Summary

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Summary

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Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/17/2026 to 03/08/2026

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Salary $31.73 to - $37.02 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Richmond, VA

1 vacancy

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

10

Job family (Series)

4749 Maintenance Mechanic

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number DLADSR-26-12891084-DHA Control number 857931100

This job is open to
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public using the Department of Defense Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA)

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Duties

Builds air conditioning units (up to 160 tons), window air condition units, freezers, humidity control units, and walk-ins, etc.
Inspects for evidence of wear, damage, pressure leaks, correct voltage and amperes on all equipment.
Makes on the spot repairs, such as replacing parts, making adjustments, replacing filters, cleaning and lubrication.
Performs installation, inspection and repairs, including electrical or mechanical, of dehumidification equipment, commercial freezers, mechanical ventilating equipment, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, ranges, etc.
Performs repairs/maintenance on equipment that is complex, have a greater degree of complicated components and parts, and are used to provide heat and cooling to areas with critical and rigid requirements.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
Pre-Employment Physical: Required
Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
Licenses/Certifications: EPA Certification for refrigeration and air conditioning (Regulation No. 40 CFR, Part 82.161) Persons who maintain, service, or repair low and high pressures equipment as described in C82.161, (a)1, (a)3.
Licenses/Certifications: Must possess valid state and government driver's license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton to 1 ½ ton trucks.
This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as: Refers to work orders, blueprints, sketches, manufacturer's publications and technical manuals in accomplishing work; Prepares and submits daily vehicle log, service orders, parts request, and updating supervisor on job progress daily; Maintains refrigerant logs, equipment logs, timesheets, for record etc.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Selective Placement Factor: Must possess valid state and government driver's license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton to 1 ½ ton trucks

.Certifications:

EPA Certification for refrigeration and air conditioning (Regulation No. 40 CFR, Part 82.161)
Universal Technician Certification

Physical Effort: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 lbs.Hoists, holders and pulleys are operated when removing and replacing large units, up to and including 160 lbs.Equipment must often be dismantled and reassembled to complete repairs due to the size and nature of the equipment. Work is frequently done from motorized platform lifts and boom lifts. Frequently repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of the system worked on are frequently at heights and in hard-to-reach places; therefore, requiring stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time.

Working Conditions: The incumbent works outside on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Wears face masks and protective clothing when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants.The incumbent must be able to wear all types of respirators, safety shoes, glasses, gloves, heavy aprons,asbestos gloves, hard hats, and all types of protective clothing. Frequently is exposed to gas and smoke, soot,ash and/or coal dust, scalding water, steam and burns from contact with heated elements of the system. Works inside in constantly high temperatures from the boilers. Is exposed to the danger of boiler burst; carbon monoxide poisoning, scalds; and gas, oil, or Sulphur fumes. Cuts, bruises and broken bones may result from accidents while working around machinery and equipment or while driving trucks. At times, must wear protective safety devices which are extremely uncomfortable when worn in hot weather. Maybe required to work with and around asbestos in performing regular duties. Work is often done outside during all seasons hot summer weather and cold winter weather etc.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/ . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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