Preservation Servicer

About the Role

This position involves processing and preserving diverse equipment, including automotive, combat, engineering, and similar vehicles, along with their engines and fuel systems. It also includes handling mechanical systems such as generators, transmissions, compressors, shop machinery, containers, small arms, and artillery.

Responsibilities

• Processes and preserves diverse equipment, including complete automotive, combat, engineering, and similar vehicles, and their engines and fuel systems.
• Processes and preserves mechanical systems such as generators, transmissions, compressors, shop machinery, containers, small arms, and artillery.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs for preservation or repair of broken items.
• Performs partial equipment disassembly to access internal parts for preservative application.
• Examines items for corrosion or deterioration, performs necessary cleaning or preparation, and determines the proper level of preservation to meet specifications.
• Determines the amount of preservation necessary and uses care to avoid damage to surrounding parts not requiring protection.
• Constructs standard framing crates, pallets, etc., to enclose or support items being preserved.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required.
• Mission Essential employee: Required to work during emergencies to ensure continuation of essential functions.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must obtain and maintain required licenses/certifications, including Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license and a valid state driver’s license.

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, applicants must meet any screen-out element and demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skill to perform the duties. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work. Physical effort and working conditions are demanding, requiring standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 60 pounds, with exposure to various environmental and safety hazards.

Additional Information

This position is subject to the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Drug-Free Workplace Policy, including pre-employment and random drug testing. Selectees must pass a drug test and may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding." The position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and additional resources are available for federal resume writing and benefits information.