Maintenance Mechanic

SummaryThis position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Fruit and Tree Nut Research with one vacancy in Byron, GA.ResponsibilitiesPerforms the full range of tasks involved in the maintenance, repair and installation of the heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, plumbing, and repair of electrical and irrigation systemsMakes repairs and modifications to scientific equipment and performs routine repairs of motor vehicles and farm equipment.Welds a wide variety of metals for repairing, modifying and building of standard and specialized equipmentPerforms planned preventative maintenance on all boilers, central AC systems and similar equipmentChecks various refrigerant circuits for proper coolant charges utilizing refrigeration service gaugesTroubleshoots and makes repairs as needed within facilities on laboratory equipment and appliancesRequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsIn order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 06/29/2020 Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Incumbent may be subjected to the danger of electrical shock, cuts, bruises, falls, exposure to dirt, temperature change, etc. Occasionally, work is performed in awkward, cramped positions. The work outside is sometimes performed under adverse weather conditions. Subject to hazards from restricted pesticides. Safety equipment must be used when required. .Physical Effort Performs continual physical labor in lifting carrying, and positioning heavy components. Works in bent or cramped positions and uses arms for long periods of time in using hand tools, shop tools, and equipment. Some high climbing is requires in work both inside and out-of-doors. Carries and sets up parts weighing up to 100 pounds.EducationThis position does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional InformationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit Agreement.