FACILITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC | Nation Wide

Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation
under the Rehabilitation Act.

Postal Service employment is conditional upon your meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, and
background check requirements. Therefore, if you receive a job offer, note that it will be conditional upon you meeting these
requirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first.

SALARY RANGE: Starting annual salary $66,586 paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 512509

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by
the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings
Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)
program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance
Programs as well as Flexible Spending Program to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care)
expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.
Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance
to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity
Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this
employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment
opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email
domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received – @usps.gov; @talogy.com; @geninfo.com;
@uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will
be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions
carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple requests for
background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our
vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Background Check
The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose
Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, maintenance, servicing and repair work on equipment associated with
air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems; performs building modifications, maintenance, and
repairs, including locksmith duties, painting and carpentry work at a headquarters related postal facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Tours the entire facility regularly to observe the operation of equipment, read meters and gauges, and adjust dampers and
valves as necessary to regulate the output of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment.

2. Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, and installs building operating equipment, protective systems, and devices. Keeps
abreast of current maintenance criteria and effects repairs accordingly.

3. Observes the various components of the building systems in operation and applies appropriate testing methods and
procedures to insure continued proper operation.

4. Installs electrical equipment such as switches, outlet boxes, breakers, circuits, and other complicated systems.

5. Installs or alters building equipment and circuits as directed.

6. Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specifications in locating and correcting potential or
existing malfunctions and failures.

7. Repairs electro-mechanically operated equipment related to the building or building systems. Repairs, installs, modifies,
and maintains building safety systems, support systems and equipment; performs carpentry work and painting.

8. Performs both major and minor repair and maintenance of plumbing systems, associated component parts, and related
building equipment.

9. Prepares plumbing systems layouts and obtains required equipment and supplies. Inspects, tests, repairs, and performs
preventive maintenance on plumbing systems and equipment.

10. Performs locksmith work such as installing and replacing lock sets, panic bars, door closers, and other related door
hardware; creates duplicate keys as needed.

11. May drive a vehicle to transport tools, equipment, employees, materials, or in the normal performance of assigned
duties.

12. Works on ladders, scaffolds, vertilift, and rigging within heights common to the facility; works under various weather
conditions outdoors.

13. Performs other job-related tasks in support of primary duties.

SUPERVISION
Reports to Supervisor, Maintenance
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements
1. BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD (4749-0001) FACILITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
DOCUMENT DATE: July 14, 2013
FUNCTION: Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, maintenance, servicing and repair work on equipment
associated with air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems; performs building modifications,
maintenance, and repairs, including locksmith duties, painting and carpentry work at a headquarters related postal facility.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS: This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily
perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at
least minimum competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants
demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal.
Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is
disqualifying.

Knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, locks/lock sets and other building systems. Ability to
perform preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical and mechanical equipment. Ability to communicate orally and in
writing. Ability to work with others. Ability to work without immediate supervision. Ability to work from heights.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 955, for the Building/All Other
job group, which measures maintenance knowledge, skills and abilities.
In addition, applicants must successfully complete an interview.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
which may require arduous exertion involving the following: standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, and stooping for
prolonged periods of time; and intermittent lifting and carrying of heavy objects.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting’s closing date. Applicants claiming veterans’
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further
information can be found at www.usps.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting