Maintenance Mechanic
DutiesSummaryThis position is located in Smithsonian Institution's Office of Smithsonian Facilities (SF), Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR).
The incumbent for this position serves under the general supervision of the Crafts General Maintenance and Operations Supervisory.
The employee performs a variety of duties in the zones and may be required to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies.
Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Performs carpentry duties including fabrication, installation, repair and general construction of items and structures, such as:
doors, windows, partitions, stairways, steps, flooring and scaffolding with metal studs and metal door jambs, and install tiles.
Performs a variety of painting tasks in connection with maintenance and protective painting for walls, floors, ceilings, and woodwork; also prepares walls, ceilings and woodwork for painting by removing old finishes, scraping, burning and sanding.
Performs minor maintenance of plumbing fixtures and clears minor clogged drains, unstops and cleans drains using auger (power and mechanical) when necessary.
Performs a variety of minor electrical repairs to equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers and space heaters; also re-lamps all light fixtures and maintains emergency exit signs.
Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory status No Promotion Potential 10 RequirementsConditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Physical Requirements:
The physical exertion is considerable, it includes prolonged standing, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working in cramped and awkward positions, reaching lifting and bending when using hand or power tools.
Weights lifted may exceed 50 pounds.
Additional Requirements:
Incumbent may be required to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.
Must posses a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM's web site at http:
//www.
opm.
gov/qualifications/x-118c/index.
htm.
QualificationsIn order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.
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).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Conditions of Employment You must be fully vaccinated for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine.
ORHave an approved Reasonable Accommodation granting an exemption from vaccine requirements.
Please see additional information regarding reasonable accommodations below.
The Smithsonian Institution has a mandate requiring all employees (federal and trust), affiliated staff (including volunteers, interns, and fellows), and the contractors who work with us to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.
g.
, onsite, telework, remote work, etc.
), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the Smithsonian Institution, if after November 22.
The Smithsonian Institution will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exemption from this requirement.
This requirement applies to employees, affiliated staff, contractors who are working on-site, and those teleworking in whole or in part.
Limited exemptions to the Smithsonian Institution's COVID-19 vaccine mandate will be considered on a case-by-case basis for selected candidates who inform the Smithsonian that they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability, including certain medical conditions the Center for Disease Control (CDC) considers contraindications to the vaccine, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
Additional information and instructions regarding Smithsonian's COVID-19 mandate will be provided at the time of selection.
EducationAdditional informationFlexible Spending Accounts - https:
//www.
fsafeds.
com/ Health Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/health/index.
asp Leave - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/oca/leave/index.
asp Life Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/life/index.
asp Long Term Care Insurance - http:
//www.
ltcfeds.
com Retirement Program - https:
//www.
opm.
gov/retirement-services/ How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How you will be evaluated:
Applications will first be evaluated to determine whether the following screen out element is met:
Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision demonstrated by experience in performing a full range of maintenance and repair services associated with painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical operations.
If an applicant meets the screen-out element, the following Job Elements will be evaluated:
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operations, repair, and maintenance (painting, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical).
Knowledge of technical practices associated with painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical operations.
Ability to use measuring instruments associated with painting, carpentry, plumbing or electrical work.
Knowledge of interpreting instructions, specifications, etc.
(includes blueprint reading).
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment used to perform minor repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge of materials used to perform the following maintenance tasks, painting, plumbing, electrical or carpentry work.
BASIS OF RATING:
Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist.
To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire.
The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.
If, after the Human Resources Specialist reviews your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that the score you have received is not a true reflection of your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect the information you provided that support your abilities.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA):
If you are applying for a VEOA appointment, you must be a veteran and must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service.
(Active Service under this law means active duty in a uniformed service and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.
) A veteran who is released under honorable conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour is also eligible.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities:
The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:
Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments Hiring Authorities for Veterans People with Disabilities To preview questions please click here.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No Required DocumentsYour application package should include the following documents:
Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder.
If you want to receive full credit for relevant experience your resume MUST contain the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
USAJOBS has guidance on how to ensure that you submit a complete resume:
If you have not written a Federal resume before, you may watch this Resume Writing Tutorial video on the USAJOBS YouTube channel , or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ article on the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume.
If any of the above information is not included in your resume we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
A copy of your most recent SF-50 which shows your position title, series, grade, step, salary, position occupied, and tenure to verify Time-in-Grade/competitive status.
If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade and/or have promotion potential to the grade being advertised.
Do NOT submit award SF-50s.
A recent performance evaluation Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy) if you are requesting a special appointment authority, such as VRA or VEOA Proof of severe disability if you are requesting special placement consideration.
Proof of eligibility for a military spouse appointment, such as a permanent change station military order.
Proof of eligibility for any other special appointing authority not specifically mentioned here If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The incumbent for this position serves under the general supervision of the Crafts General Maintenance and Operations Supervisory.
The employee performs a variety of duties in the zones and may be required to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies.
Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Performs carpentry duties including fabrication, installation, repair and general construction of items and structures, such as:
doors, windows, partitions, stairways, steps, flooring and scaffolding with metal studs and metal door jambs, and install tiles.
Performs a variety of painting tasks in connection with maintenance and protective painting for walls, floors, ceilings, and woodwork; also prepares walls, ceilings and woodwork for painting by removing old finishes, scraping, burning and sanding.
Performs minor maintenance of plumbing fixtures and clears minor clogged drains, unstops and cleans drains using auger (power and mechanical) when necessary.
Performs a variety of minor electrical repairs to equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers and space heaters; also re-lamps all light fixtures and maintains emergency exit signs.
Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory status No Promotion Potential 10 RequirementsConditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Physical Requirements:
The physical exertion is considerable, it includes prolonged standing, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working in cramped and awkward positions, reaching lifting and bending when using hand or power tools.
Weights lifted may exceed 50 pounds.
Additional Requirements:
Incumbent may be required to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.
Must posses a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM's web site at http:
//www.
opm.
gov/qualifications/x-118c/index.
htm.
QualificationsIn order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.
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).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Conditions of Employment You must be fully vaccinated for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine.
ORHave an approved Reasonable Accommodation granting an exemption from vaccine requirements.
Please see additional information regarding reasonable accommodations below.
The Smithsonian Institution has a mandate requiring all employees (federal and trust), affiliated staff (including volunteers, interns, and fellows), and the contractors who work with us to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.
g.
, onsite, telework, remote work, etc.
), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the Smithsonian Institution, if after November 22.
The Smithsonian Institution will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exemption from this requirement.
This requirement applies to employees, affiliated staff, contractors who are working on-site, and those teleworking in whole or in part.
Limited exemptions to the Smithsonian Institution's COVID-19 vaccine mandate will be considered on a case-by-case basis for selected candidates who inform the Smithsonian that they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability, including certain medical conditions the Center for Disease Control (CDC) considers contraindications to the vaccine, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
Additional information and instructions regarding Smithsonian's COVID-19 mandate will be provided at the time of selection.
EducationAdditional informationFlexible Spending Accounts - https:
//www.
fsafeds.
com/ Health Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/health/index.
asp Leave - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/oca/leave/index.
asp Life Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/life/index.
asp Long Term Care Insurance - http:
//www.
ltcfeds.
com Retirement Program - https:
//www.
opm.
gov/retirement-services/ How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How you will be evaluated:
Applications will first be evaluated to determine whether the following screen out element is met:
Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision demonstrated by experience in performing a full range of maintenance and repair services associated with painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical operations.
If an applicant meets the screen-out element, the following Job Elements will be evaluated:
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operations, repair, and maintenance (painting, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical).
Knowledge of technical practices associated with painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical operations.
Ability to use measuring instruments associated with painting, carpentry, plumbing or electrical work.
Knowledge of interpreting instructions, specifications, etc.
(includes blueprint reading).
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment used to perform minor repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge of materials used to perform the following maintenance tasks, painting, plumbing, electrical or carpentry work.
BASIS OF RATING:
Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist.
To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire.
The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.
If, after the Human Resources Specialist reviews your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that the score you have received is not a true reflection of your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect the information you provided that support your abilities.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA):
If you are applying for a VEOA appointment, you must be a veteran and must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service.
(Active Service under this law means active duty in a uniformed service and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.
) A veteran who is released under honorable conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour is also eligible.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities:
The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:
Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments Hiring Authorities for Veterans People with Disabilities To preview questions please click here.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No Required DocumentsYour application package should include the following documents:
Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder.
If you want to receive full credit for relevant experience your resume MUST contain the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
USAJOBS has guidance on how to ensure that you submit a complete resume:
If you have not written a Federal resume before, you may watch this Resume Writing Tutorial video on the USAJOBS YouTube channel , or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ article on the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume.
If any of the above information is not included in your resume we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
A copy of your most recent SF-50 which shows your position title, series, grade, step, salary, position occupied, and tenure to verify Time-in-Grade/competitive status.
If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade and/or have promotion potential to the grade being advertised.
Do NOT submit award SF-50s.
A recent performance evaluation Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy) if you are requesting a special appointment authority, such as VRA or VEOA Proof of severe disability if you are requesting special placement consideration.
Proof of eligibility for a military spouse appointment, such as a permanent change station military order.
Proof of eligibility for any other special appointing authority not specifically mentioned here If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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