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Position Title
Maintenance Mechanic
Agency
Social Security Administration
Announcement Number
SH12564080 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 7, 2024 to Friday, October 11, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? Select yes if you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; your permanent grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. (Note: You must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. Please review the Required Documents section of the announcement for more information.) (limit characters)
3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces?

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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources..
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? Select yes if you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; your permanent grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. (Note: You must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. Please review the Required Documents section of the announcement for more information.) (limit characters)
Assessment 1
CONFIRM YOUR ELIGIBILITY ON THE PREVIOUS SCREEN. READ EACH OPTION CAREFULLY. Use the following to assist you in making the proper choice. Most applicants will answer NO to Options 2, 3 and 4. (limit characters)
ELIGIBILITY OPTION #2: No one meets the requirements for this Eligibility -- answer NO. (limit characters)
ELIGIBILITY OPTION #3: Do not choose this unless you have documentation to support your claim (marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable). See USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses. (limit characters)
ELIGIBILITY OPTION #4 (ICTAP): Do not choose this unless you have documentation to support your claim (e.g., RIF notice). (limit characters)
It is recommended (not required) that you use a computer to apply for this position -- applicants using a phone often miss key information. (limit characters)
If you experience difficulties during the application process, use the links on the USAJobs website to seek help. If you're still unable to complete your application, submit a USAJobs Help Desk ticket to resolve the issue. You must also email OPE.Staffing.DCBFM@ssa.gov with the SUBJECT LINE: "Application Issue - SH12564080" and provide details of the difficulties you're experiencing (with screenshots if applicable). This email must be received before the announcement closes. Technical difficulties reported after the announcement closes cannot be addressed. (limit characters)
1. I understand this position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement and agree to perform the functions of this position under these conditions.
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Refer to the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement for complete information about the requirements for the Screen Out and individual Job Elements for this position. It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume. (limit characters)
2. SCREEN OUT: Indicate your ABILITY TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (e.g., work encompassing carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical and grounds operations with only regular spot-checks and/or guidance during progress and upon completion).
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3. JOB ELEMENT #1: Indicate your KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT required for the Maintenance Mechanic trade (e.g., setting up and operating carpentry, plumbing and electrical equipment used to execute repairs or make alterations outlined in service tickets and cutting, shaping, joining, bonding and assembling products to make repairs).
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4. JOB ELEMENT #2: Indicate your ABILITY TO APPLY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TECHNICAL PRACTICES (e.g., apply up-to-date procedures, work-methods and technical practices to perform carpentry, plumbing and electrical work).
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5. JOB ELEMENT #3: Indicate your ABILITY TO USE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (e.g., rulers, squares, calipers, dividers and various gauges to determine dimensions, locations, angles, sizes, shapes and layouts for carpentry work; steel rulers, calipers, screw gauges, pressure gauges and flow meters for measuring plumbing system operations; and ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters and wattmeters for measuring electrical fixtures, wiring and circuits for operability and safety).
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6. JOB ELEMENT #4: Indicate your ABILITY TO INTERPRET MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSTRUCTIONS (e.g., oral instructions, work orders, sketches, drawings, blueprints, building plans, technical manuals and emails, as well as applicable codes and regulations and basic architectural and engineering terminology and drawings).
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7. JOB ELEMENT #5: Indicate your ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS USED IN THE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TRADE (e.g., properly use common hand-tools, specialty tools and power tools to cut, shape, join, bond and assemble products and materials to carry out carpentry, plumbing and electrical projects outlined in service tickets).
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8. JOB ELEMENT #6: Indicate your KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS used for carpentry, plumbing and electrical work (e.g., wood and wood substitutes, metal doors, windows, interior and exterior trim, raised flooring, drop ceilings, drywall materials, common piping materials and fittings, wires, cables, connectors and switches and their characteristics (cost, strength, durability and appearance) in order to minimize waste when estimating, selecting and substituting materials and when planning or changing the sequence of work to be completed).
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9. I thoroughly read the questions above and answered each one honestly and to the best of my ability.
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10. I understand it's not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in my resume.
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11. I understand this position requires the performance of work in the Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical trades and my resume must demonstrate my ability to perform such work.
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12. I understand I may be required to serve a probationary period if selected for this position.
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13. I read the QUALIFICATIONS, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections of the announcement and have provided sufficient information in my resume to demonstrate that I meet the SCREEN OUT and JOB ELEMENTS for this position.
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You may update your resume at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. (limit characters)
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. (limit characters)
Complete this application by uploading your supporting documents and submitting your responses to this questionnaire - see HOW TO APPLY for specific instructions. (limit characters)