This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the Federal Competitive Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: As Maintenance Mechanic you will complete preventive maintenance and repairs to buildings and facilities at Fort Myer, VA and Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the Federal Competitive Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: As Maintenance Mechanic you will complete preventive maintenance and repairs to buildings and facilities at Fort Myer, VA and Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
Position requires knowledge of the following trade skills such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, refrigeration and air conditioning, trades to perform preventive maintenance and repairs of buildings and facilities.
Responds to maintenance repair service calls regarding malfunctioning /inoperable domestic equipment such as: HVAC, kitchen/domestic, plumbing, utility, supply and disposal systems.
Plans and lays out work for estimates for materials and equipment for maintenance repairs.
Operates a van-type truck (up to one ton) to transport tools, materials, equipment and self to work site.
This is a journeyman level position; works alone or with assistance with a lower graded worker.
CFC requires (40 CFR 82) certification for HVAC refrigeration and utility equipment maintenance and repairs of units.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Tier 1 Investigation: obtain and maintain for the duration of employment.
Subject to emergency recall, as determined by the supervisor. On Call, must return to work to make repairs after work hours. Incumbent to work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
Mission essential position: must report to work in the event of inclement weather.
Must pass an annual physical exam.
Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a current valid state or DC driver’s license. Incumbents must be able to obtain, maintain and retain a valid government vehicle operator’s license for the duration of employment.
CFC requires (40 CFR 82) certification for HVAC refrigeration and utility equipment maintenance and repairs of units.
This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties, up to 100 lbs. on occasion (water heater).
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
You MUST be willing and able to perform Maintenance Mechanic work at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. and at Fort Myer, VA.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. - I have the ability to perform common maintenance and construction tasks. I can operate common hand tools and measuring devises of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, refrigeration and air conditioning, trades to perform preventive maintenance and repairs of buildings and facilities to perform simple maintenance tasks. CFC required (40 CFR 82) certification for HVAC refrigeration and utility equipment maintenance and repairs of units. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. such as in repairing, constructing, altering, and maintaining. Tasks including basic carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting, electrical and painting work. This includes helping a higher graded employee to repair pumps, motors, lighting ballasts, disposals and water heaters, remove electrical panels, splice wires, read wire diagrams and choosing the appropriate paint to use on a variety of surfaces CFC certification type universal as required by section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990 EPA mandatory technician certification.
Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Job elements:
Screen out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Ability to use and maintain tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally handles items weighing up to 100 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works inside and outside are exposed to dirt, sewage, dust, grease, fumes, and refrigerant gases. Subject to injury from use of hand and power tools, and to burns, cuts, bruises and electrical shock. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and SOPs.
Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather while loading and unloading vehicles. Subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving in all types of traffic and weather.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary periodduring which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
This is a Career Field 17 position Maintenance.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
Recruitment Incentives
Relocation Incentives
Student Loan Repayment
Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/11/2026 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13013433).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
FT-W0UCAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT MYER
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Myer, VA 22211
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/11/2026 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13013433).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
FT-W0UCAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT MYER
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Myer, VA 22211
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
