Maintenance Mechanic

Created at: December 12, 2025 00:21

Company: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Location: Fort Richardson, AK, 99505

Job Description:

About the Position: This position is located at Fort Richardson, Alaska. Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 have the ability to perform common Maintenance Mechanic duties. I am skilled in installing and repairing mechanical systems or related structures. I can operate vehicles up to 3-ton capacity. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Physical effort: Works from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, hoists and performs work in hard to reach places. Required to stand, push, pull, reach, walk, crawl, knee, bend and climb for periods of time. Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh up to 20 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh over 60 pounds. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside, subject to quick changes in temperatures from extreme heat and humidity to sub-zero outside temperatures. Exposed to toxic chemicals, asbestos, acids, dirt, dust, grease and biological hazards associated with a health care facility. Subject to possibility of broken bones, electrical burns and electrical shock. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. To prevent personal injury, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing may be required when working in confined spaces and hazardous work areas. PPE and clothing may be confining, restrictive and uncomfortable
Perform minor carpentry, drywall repair/finishing, painting.
Manage upkeep, diagnostics and repairs of electrical systems such as lights and motors.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair dental air compressors and vacuum systems.
Identify and resolve issues in plumbing fixtures to include sinks, commodes and urinals.
Conduct maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Utilize measuring instruments including voltmeters, pressure gauges, measuring tape, and test lamps to determine factors such as voltage and resistance.


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