Duties
This position is located within the Public Works Department, responsible for Level I (preventive maintenance), Level II (corrective maintenance or improvement work under 32 hours in duration) and selective Level III (corrective maintenance or improvement work over 32 hours in duration) at Air Station Borinquen facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a maintenance mechanic and to personally perform duties and responsibilities that require skill in the plumbing and mechanical trades.
Being a member CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include:
- Plumber - working from work orders using sketches, specifications, guides, codes, verbal orders and supervisory instructions in completing all maintenance, improvement and repair work associated with water distribution, filtration and plumbing systems, sanitary and storm sewer drainage system and their associated components. Systems include, but are not limited to: supply mains, domestic hot and cold water systems, booster pumps, solar water heating systems, storage tanks, distribution lines, service lines, hydrants, valves, sprinkler systems, fountains, sinks, toilets, urinals, showers, tubs, water closets, meters, backflow preventers, sanitary and storm sewer mains, service line, manholes, catch basins, drop and curb inlets, pumps, sumps, lift stations and other plumbing systems, equipment and components.
- Industrial Equipment Repairer - involving routine and repetitive preventive type maintenance on mechanical systems.
- Assisting more senior industrial equipment mechanics in the repair of mechanical systems.
- Working involves, but not limited: maintenance, repair and replacement of valves, pumps, air compressors, backflow prevention devices, motor/engine driven fire pumps, and emergency generators.
- Assisting in the maintenance and repair of various non-mechanical building systems such as doors, windows, and interior finishes found throughout the Sector.
Qualifications
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.
Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements:
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element)
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair etc.
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Use of measuring instruments
- Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
