Job Details

Functional Purpose

Independently performs semiskilled preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance tasks associated with the upkeep and operation of various types of mail processing, buildings and building equipment, customer service and delivery equipment.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing, heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning low-voltage electrical systems, and other building systems and equipment.

Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs on simple control circuitry, bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, belts and belting, and other moving parts or wearing surfaces of equipment.

Assembles, installs, replaces, repairs, modifies and adjusts all types of small operating equipment such as letter boxes mechanical scales, stamp vending equipment, building service equipment, mail handling equipment and related equipment.

Under the direction of skilled maintenance employees, or clearly written instructions from either hard copy or electronic format, performs specific tasks related to disassembling equipment, replacing parts, relocating and reassembling equipment; assists higher level workers in locating and repairing equipment malfunctions.

Maintains an awareness of equipment operation, especially excessive heat, vibration, and noise, reporting malfunctions hazards or wear to supervisor.

Uses a variety of hand and power tools, gauging devices and test equipment required, or as directed, to perform the above tasks.

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

Completes or initiates work record sheets, as required. Takes readings from meters, gauges, counters and other monitoring and measuring devices. Maintains logs and other required records; reports on breakdowns and equipment being tested.

Follows established safety practices and requirements while performing all duties.

May serve as a working leader over a group of lower-level employees assigned to a specific task.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.

Starting annual salary: $56,830 paid bi-weekly
Government Job, Full-Time, with Benefits

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