Surface Maintenance Repairer

• Performs limited diagnosis routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment combat tactical and automotive vehicles.
• Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers voltmeters ohmmeters and pressure gauges.
• Removes replaces adjusts cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals switches sensors fuel pumps water pumps power steering pumps brakes filters radiators bearings springs shock absorbers etc.
• Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing cleaning reinstalling or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts.
• Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
• May perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios field telephones amplifiers switchboards recorders intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements.
• In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant may maintain supply documentation and the receipt store issue and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is INDEFINITE NTE 24 months with possible extension up to 60 months and permanent potential.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime compensatory hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license may be required for the position.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

MILITARY GRADES: E3 through E8

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs simple preventative maintenance tasks and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or Training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing adjusting replacing cleaning and installing a variety of parts components and accessories. Experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical electrical and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace fit install and make adjustments. Experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists manufactures repair manuals diagrams and electrical schematics.

Specialized Experience Requirements for NGB Federal Wage System Positions for claiming civilian job experience: Creditable experience must have been performed at least 30 consecutive days and be properly documented.

Experience in the same line of work can only be credited on the basis of a regular 40-hour workweek. Hours per week MUST be documented on resume to receive any credit.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED

Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date) you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion reassignment or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum you can download the template here: memorandum will be written by you the employee and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox:

The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.