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Maintenance Mechanic Job Overview
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 can perform a variety of work primarily involving constructing, altering, repairing, and modifying items made of metal, wood, and wood substitutes. In addition, I have the ability to assemble, disassemble, install, repair, and modify steel stud framing, wood, and wood structures for structural soundness. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, structural platforms, and crawl spaces. The incumbent regularly works in tiring, cramped, and uncomfortable positions for long periods, frequently standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, stretching, and crouching while performing repairs. Work involves pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning heavy mechanical parts, piping, and tools. The incumbent frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds, and utilizes team lifts or mechanical lifting devices (such as hoists, jacks, and cranes) for heavier items. Working Conditions Work is performed inside boiler rooms, mechanical spaces, and clinical areas on hard, damp, or uneven surfaces. The incumbent is regularly exposed to dirt, dust, grease, intense heat, exhaust fumes, loud noise, changing temperatures, and drafts. The incumbent must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Work is also performed outside in inclement weather, including mud, snow, and extreme temperatures. The incumbent is exposed to the distinct possibility of cuts, bruises, electrical shocks, nosocomial or bloodborne infections, steam burns, musculoskeletal strains, or chemical skin irritations. The incumbent must strictly follow prescribed safety practices and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, hard hats, safety shoes, respirators, and infection-control barrier gear.