Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Richmond, Virginia
Salary Range: $31.73 - $37.02 Per Hour
Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job.
Major Duties:
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 operational checks, replacing starters and brakes, and checking for leaks. 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. Physical Effort: Incumbent works in tiring and uncomfortable positions requiring frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing and crouching; works on top and under vehicles in cramped position; performs strenuous work and frequently lifts and carries items weighing 40 to 50 pounds; must push, pull, turn and position parts, assemblies, equipment and tools. Often lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. Working Conditions: Primarily works inside in lighted, heated and ventilated areas. However, the work area may be drafty, dirty and noisy with fumes from vehicles frequently present. The employee stands for extended periods of time on hard surfaces, may be subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions or other injury from tools and equipment, and may have to crawl under vehicles to make repairs on damp surfaces. Ability to work in inclement weather. Such working conditions are common to this kind of job.
How to Apply: This job will close when the agency has received 100 applications, which may be sooner that the closing date. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12907306.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-24