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Summary This position is located at US Mint,Protection Department - Maintenance Branch. The primary mission of the depository is the security of a great concentration of wealth for the United States Government. Included in the mission is the maintenance of the building and grounds. The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair the exterior and interior of the structure, building fixtures, utilities and grounds. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the WG-10. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Install, modify and repair new and existing utility supply and disposal systems related to the support of the facility. Systems include domestic, process cooling supply and return water, sewage, gas and air distribution, and water closets, showers and lavatories. Plan, route, modify and repair the above systems. Route mains, tap mains for distribution connections, cut openings for routing, install hangers and provide the proper slope for piping. Install equipment, connect utilities and test equipment for proper function and operation. Utilize machines and tools to cut, thread and groove pipe, closet augers to relieve blockages and pipe benders. Troubleshoot and maintain the building's electrical system. Maintain the facilities' entire electrical systems and equipment, emergency generator, performs preventative maintenance, trouble shoots and repairs necessary items. Perform electrical work such as devising new electrical systems, installing new circuits 1and equipment, replacing or installing lights, switches, fixtures, outlets, minor electrical equipment, repairs wiring. Perform maintenance to buildings and grounds. Troubleshoot and maintain the building's pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment. Service and maintain the building's elevators. Service, maintain and operate forklifts. Perform janitorial duties occasionally and all other duties as assigned. Perform a variety of other maintenance duties as assigned such as mechanical work on forklifts, maintain and grease elevator systems, air compressors, sump pumps, and small appliances; repairing sidewalks, concrete floors, and other concrete forms; installing and repairing door locks; replacing interior window glass or plexi glass; and other related duties as assigned. Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas by applying ice melting chemical and/or by using powered or hand snow removal equipment; replace blown light bulbs; erect folding tables, chairs, etc., assists with building management task as required, such as cleaning offices, exhibit space, restrooms, corridors, storage rooms, stairways or any area. Requirements Conditions of Employment All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines. All newly appointed employees to the federal service are subject to a probationary period if hired under a competitive service appointment, or a trial period if hired under an excepted service appointment. These periods are designed to evaluate an employee's performance, conduct, and alignment with agency mission and values. These periods are no longer passive transitions to permanent status but serve as formal extensions of the hiring process, requiring affirmative Supervisory certification action. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Secret - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis. May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. Must pass a drug test. Qualifications If you do not meet any of the categories listed, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-MINT-12820913-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Physical Effort The work may require prolonged periods of standing, stooping, kneeling, stretching, bending, crawling, reaching, pushing and pulling while attaching rigging, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding or other structures to perform the assigned work. The work may also be performed in cramped and awkward positions while installing rigging in confined areas and working for extended periods in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to lift and carry equipment and materials related to job assignment, i.e., steel plates, lumber, cement, fireproof file cabinets, cinder blocks and equipment. Frequently lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds and on occasions lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other workers. The work requires good eyesight and hand eye coordination, and must be physically fit as, determined by medical monitoring, to wear a respirator AND You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. You must meet the screen-out element Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. Wage Grade 10: I have assisted with HVAC or boiler maintenance tasks but have not performed them as a regular part of my job. Wage Grade 9: I have performed work with sheet metal, roofing, rigging, wood working, painting. I am able to do this work under close supervision. Wage Grade 8: I have assisted with HVAC tasks but have not performed them regularly or independently. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc, Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic), Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading), and Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by the AFGE Local 608 We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.