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Small Engine Mechanic

Department of the Air Force
Air Combat Command
This job announcement has closed

Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the Carolina Lakes Golf Course Shaw AFB, SC.


Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
01/15/2025 to 01/20/2025
Salary
$24.42 to - $24.42 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 10
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Shaw AFB, SC
Sumter, SC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
24-5WFSWG898787
Control number
815650100

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots equipment used in the golf activity to include gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, automatic type electrical engines, reel and rotary type mowers, automatic, electrically controlled irrigation system, brake system, chassis and tired. Institutes and monitors a preventive maintenance program which includes a system for keeping records, scheduling equipment for routine maintenance and keeping an inventory of known high-wear items (belts, filters, blades, etc.). Maintains and repairs electronic automatic irrigation controller, valves and sprinklers; replace broken PVC pipe up to 8' inch diameter. Locates and repairs timing mechanisms, signal lines, and electrical lines; installs new irrigation systems. Works with blueprints, drawings and "as built" plans for laying out work. Operates equipment including out front type mowers, triplex reel mowers, utility type tractors, utility turf vehicles, large hydraulic lift fairway units, motorized trap rakes, sprayers, spreader, top dresses, weed eaters, etc. Keeps inventory of repair parts for sprinkler system. Re-sods and seeds areas of trenching and returns turf area to its natural configuration. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12589097

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/20/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Have two (2) years progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of small engines and equipment. Be able to read and understand equipment manuals. Have experience in the full range of repairing, dissembling and troubleshooting gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, automatic type electrical engines, reel, and rotary type mowers, automatic electrically controlled irrigation systems, brake systems, chassis and tired. Such experience gained in golf facility, parks and recreations department, etc. Be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). This is a drug testing designated positon. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

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. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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