Building Equipment Mechanic

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11689402

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Westshores Processing Ops Division

Job Posting Period

04/01/2024 - 04/05/2024

This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being

invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title

BUILDING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Facility Location

CHICAGO NDC

7500 ROOSEVELT RD

FOREST PARK, IL 60130

CONTACT INFORMATION: Nikata Adams | nikata.k.adams@usps.gov | (312) 669-5649

Position Information

Title: BUILDING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Occupation Code: 5306-0002

Non-Scheduled Days: Saturday, Sunday

Hours:1500-2330

SALARY RANGE: Starting annual salary $70,079 paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 161541

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by

the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings

Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits

(FEHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care

Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care

(day care) expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance

to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity
Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this

employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment

opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email

domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received - @usps.gov; @psionline.com;

@geninfo.com; @uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the

exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow

instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple

requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate

filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Performs involved trouble shooting and complex maintenance work on Building and Building Equipment systems, and

preventive maintenance inspections of building, BUILDING EQUIPMENT, and building systems; maintains and operates a large

automated air conditioning system and a large heating system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs, on building and BUILDING EQUIPMENT, the more difficult testing, diagnosis, maintenance, adjustment and revision

work, requiring a thorough knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic control and

operating mechanisms of the equipment. Performs trouble shooting and repair of complex supervisory group control panels,

readout and feedback circuits and associated mechanical and electrical components throughout the installation; locates and

corrects malfunctions in triggering and other electromechanical and electronic circuits.

2. Observes the various components of the building systems in operation and applies appropriate testing methods and

procedures to insure continued proper operation.

3. Locates the source of and rectifies trouble in involved or questionable cases, or in emergency situations where expert

attention is required to locate and correct the defect quickly to avoid or minimize interruptions.

4. Installs or alters BUILDING EQUIPMENT and circuits as directed.

5. Reports circumstances surrounding equipment failures and recommends measures for their correction.

6. Performs preventive maintenance inspections of BUILDING EQUIPMENT to locate incipient mechanical malfunctions and the

standard of maintenance. Initiates work orders requesting corrective actions for conditions below standard; assists in the

estimating of time and materials required. Recommends changes in preventive maintenance procedures and practices to

provides the proper level of maintenance; assists in the revision of preventive maintenance checklists and the frequency of

performing preventive maintenance routes. In instances of serious equipment failures, conducts investigation to determine

the cause of the breakdown and to recommend remedial action to prevent recurrence.

7. Uses necessary hand and power tools, specialized equipment, gauging devices, and both electrical and electronic test

equipment.

8. Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications in locating and correcting potential or

existing malfunctions and failures.

9. Repairs electro-mechanically operated equipment related to the building or building systems. Repairs, installs, modifies,

and maintains building safety systems, support systems and equipment.

10. Works off ladders, scaffolds, and rigging within heights common to the facility; works under various weather conditions

outdoors.

11. Completes duties and tasks related to BUILDING EQUIPMENT maintenance as required.

12. Observes established safety practices and requirements pertaining to the type of work involved; recommends additional

safety measures as required.

13. In addition, may oversee the work of lower level maintenance employees, advising and instructing them in proper and

safe work methods and checking for adherence to instructions; make in-process and final operational checks and tests of

work completed by lower level maintenance employees.

14. Performs other job related tasks in support of primary duties.

SUPERVISION

Supervisor of unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements

FUNCTION:

Performs involved trouble shooting and complex maintenance work on building and BUILDING EQUIPMENT systems, and

preventive maintenance and preventive maintenance inspections of building, BUILDING EQUIPMENT, and building systems, and

maintains and operates a large automated air conditioning system and a large heating system.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS:

There are no separately evaluated knowledge, skill, or ability requirements for this position.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 955, for the Building/All Other job group, which measures

maintenance knowledge, skills and abilities.

In addition, applicants must successfully complete a structured interview evaluation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

which may require arduous exertion involved prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching, and may involve handling

heavy objects, e.g., tools and equipment up to the allowable weight.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who qualify under this standard may be required to satisfactorily complete a prescribed training course(s) prior to

assignment, reassignment or promotion.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:

(A) Applicants must be able to qualify to operate powered industrial equipment.

(B) For positions requiring driving, applicants must have a valid state driver's license, and demonstrate and maintain a safe

driving record.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further
information can be found at www.usps.com.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.