National Institutes of Health 
Sub Agency: Office of Research Facilities 
Job Announcement Number:
 ORF-08-247382-DE 
 
Maintenance Mechanic - ORF
SALARY RANGE: 23.58 - 27.51 USD HourlyOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, February 21, 2008
 to Thursday, March 06, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: WG-4749-11/11POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time, Emergency Essential Position
Subject to Shift work Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Hamilton, MT
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This vacancy is open to all U.S. citizens. The vacancy is being concurrently advertised under merit promotion procedures for status candidates under announcement ORF-08-247382-MP. Candidates who wish to be considered under both procedures MUST apply to both vacancies.
JOB SUMMARY:
Join us on the edge of discovery. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the premiere biomedical research center for the Nation and the world. The 27 Institutes and Centers at NIH employ approximately 18,000 scientists and administrative/support staff leading the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives.
This position is located in Hamilton, MT.
The primary purpose of this position is to respond to service calls requiring, servicing, and repairing buildings and related fixtures and performs inspections on both routine and emergency type basis requiring the use of trade practices associated with occupations in the mechanical, electrical, carpentry, pipe fitting, plumbing, and associated trades in BSL facilities. 
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New to the Government Application Process? We want to be sure you have an opportunity to be considered, so please review the information on the 'Qualifications and Evaluations' tab and follow the instructions listed on the 'How to Apply' tab. 
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Please carefully read and follow the instructions for HOW TO APPLY.This position is subject to shift work.Must have a valid state driver's license.U.S. CitizenshipBackground and/or Security Investigation required.Must pass pre-employment examination.
Send Mail to:
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6120 Executive Blvd
Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20852-7125
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Fax: 301-480-4307
For questions about this job:
 Cheryl Harris
Phone: 301-594-6689
Fax: 301-480-4307
Email: harrisch@mail.nih.gov
 


JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

 ORF-08-247382-DE 
 
Maintenance Mechanic - ORF
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
A specific length of experience and/or training is not required.However, you must show that you have had experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality in the elements listed below (under 'How you will be evaluated')to perform the duties of the position at the skilled level.Applicants are strongly encouraged to address each job element.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to address each job element.
Applicants must meet the minimum acceptable level on the screen out factor to receive consideration for this position.
Selectees for this position must receive and maintain a Level 5 Public Trust security clearance before start date.
Selectees must obtain a select agent clearance also.
Driver's License:If you are selected for this position, a current valid driver's license is required.
This position requires shift work.
You may need to lift and move heavy items.
You may need to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain.
You may need to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and climb, and work in cramped positions.
You must be a U.S. citizen by the closing date of this announcement in order to be considered for the position.
All male citizens of the United States born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for the Selective Service to be eligible for Federal employment. For more information about registering with the Selective Service visit: http://www.sss.gov/.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated to determine if you have sufficient qualities in the elements listed; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below.
We encourage you to submit a narrative response to the job elements. Responding to the job elements provides you an opportunity to indicate why you are the best candidate for the job and why NIH should consider you for employment. Share with us your qualities that will set you apart from other applicants. A numeric rating will be assigned to each applicant based on the information provided.
DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING JOB ELEMENTS: Consider what experience in your background indicates you possess each knowledge, skill or ability. Provide clear, concise examples for each. Relate your experience to the position for which you are applying. Use examples which show the depth of knowledge, level or skill, or degree of ability you have. You may refer to paid or volunteer work, education or training, hobbies, or any other applicable experience. You may consider the format below:
(1) Example- what specific duties you performed and the beginning and ending dates (mm/dd/yyyy) of your experience.
(2) Outcome- what you accomplished or gained from the experience.
(3) Demonstrate or provide examples to support the job elements.
Please address the following Job elements for this position:
Applicant MUST score two points on the screen-out element.
Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More then Normal Supervision (Screen-out).
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES,TASKS

 ORF-08-247382-DE 
 
Maintenance Mechanic - ORF
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Hamilton, MT 
MAJOR DUTIES:
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The employee serves at the journeymen level, repairing, operating, and maintaining all mechanical equipment in the RML buildings.Provides backup for other workers in the branch including supporting the electricians, plumbers, and carpenters as needed.
Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Inspects, operates, maintains and repairs building HVAC systems.These systems include supply and exhaust air handler units, terminal re heat, variable air volume, constant air volume, zone control, and induction units.Familiarity with motor controls, building automations system, variable frequency drives, cooling towers and steam, hot water and cooling coils is needed.
Steam Distribution Equipment:
Inspects, operates, adjusts maintains, and repairs steam distribution systems on systems ranging from 2 psig to 165 psig.This includes valves, reducing stations, pilot control valves, traps, condensate tanks and pumps, water heaters, and industrial and domestic heat exchangers.Requires knowledge of steam systems sufficient to diagnose the problem and restore the system to normal operation within a timely manner.
Refrigeration Equipment:
Inspects, operates, adjusts, maintains, and makes repairs to refrigeration equipment, including domestic refrigerators freezer units, cold and constant temperature walk-in rooms, and humidifying and de humidifying equipment.
A journey level degree of knowledge is required in proper functions and limitations of the steam distribution, HVAC, refrigeration and desired in specialized systems such as chillers (centrifugal, absorption, rotary screw), air compressors, vacuum pumps, and sterilization equipment.Must have the ability to read and interpret complicated operating, maintenance and repair instruction, control diagrams, blueprints, and specification.Has the knowledge to diagnose and calibrate complex pneumatic/electronic control systems, both conventional and computerized, manufactured by a wide range of companies.Has a working knowledge to air balance laboratory, animal, office, and computer facilities.Must be able to calculate necessary air quantities/changes in CFM and FPM.Has a working knowledge to troubleshoot electrical systems.Must be capable of using needed air balancing instruments, including BAS, manometer, velometer, and hot wire anemometer.Has range of knowledge of plumbing including backflow preventers, booster pumps, wastewater collection, and domestic and industrial hot and cold water systems.
 


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JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION

 ORF-08-247382-DE 
 
Maintenance Mechanic - ORF
BENEFITS:
Location, location, location.Rocky Mountain Laboratories, (RML), NIH?s state of the art biomedical research facility in Hamilton, MT, a small but thriving community nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains.
 Some of the great benefits that an employee MAY be eligible to receive are:Flexible/Compressed work schedule
Free parking
Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time
In addition to the benefits listed above, the following links will navigate you to the federal government?s generous benefit packages such as annual, sick, and holiday leave, health insurance, and a Thrift Savings Plan with matching contributions. For more information, check out New Employee Benefits and OPM's Employee Benefits Information.
Mission: Possible. Our mission is more than just a paragraph; it?s everywhere you look. NIH is home to the world?s premier biomedical research hospital. You don?t have to be a scientist to improve the health of the nation. NIH: Improving Health through Discovery.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Incumbent of this position will be required to wear a uniform.
A valid state driver's license is required.
Position is subject to shift rotation.
A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
Documentation submitted with your application will not be returned.
We may be able to pay relocation expenses.
Helping you through the process.At NIH we are striving to make the application process as easy and efficient as possible. With that in mind, the resume and corresponding responses of successful candidates may be shared with other Institutes/Centers of NIH with opportunities like the one you are applying to and additional selections may be made. We recommend you still apply directly to the jobs that interest you, but we want you to know we are working for you. If for some reason you don?t want your application shared with other Institutes/Centers, just notify the point of contact for this posting and we?ll make sure your application stays solely with this posting. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Holding ourselves to a higher standard. The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in science by maintaining high ethical principles. In addition to the Federal government?s code of ethics, we have our own agency specific standards ? check them out at the NIH Ethics web site.
Equal Opportunity Employment. Equality is held as one of the most important values here at NIH. Selection for this - and any other - position will be based solely on merit. NIH does not discriminate on the premises of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
Who we are, what we do, and why it matters. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the premiere biomedical research center for the nation and the world. The 27 Institutes and Centers at NIH employ approximately 18,000 employees doing a vast array of jobs, all supporting efforts for a healthy nation. For more information on the NIH mission, goals, and Institutes and Centers, please visit NIH Overview. To find out more about working at NIH, visit Life at NIH.
 


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