Maintenance Mechanic

Description:

Provides preventive, routine and emergency maintenance for the Tram systems located in each leg of the Gateway Arch National Park. You will also be responsible for a total of 7 elevators, 5 hydraulic, 2 traction and two escalators.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, you must meet the selective placement factor, screen out AND have sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors.

Selective Placement Factor . Due to the nature of the position, you must be able to work in tight spaces and from high, narrow surfaces.

• You must certify that you do NOT have acrophobia (fear of heights) OR claustrophobia (fear of enclosure) as you will be performing duties from elevations, both stationary and mobile, to heights up to 630 Ft.

SCREEN OUT - QUALIFICATIONS: Perform intermediate level Maintenance Mechanic duties associated with trades appropriate to this position without more than normal supervision. Common tasks include diagnosis and repair of electrical control panels and equipment for the motor generators, transporter drive motors, capsule level motors, repair or replace motor starters, auxiliary control circuits; install conduit, panels, pull in wires and install fixtures and receptacles as a skilled helper. Use care in painting components and associated equipment. Lubricate and keep in a clean condition all pertinent parts of the equipment, perform mechanical, electrical, or electronic repairs. I am familiar with Programmable Logic Controls and have utilized them to operate and monitor both mechanical and electrical aspects to the installed system. Tasks assigned to me are inspected upon completion by my work leader or supervisor for conformance to requirements. I possess a good work ethic, dexterity and can perform strenuous work as required by the position. I can use a computer and maintain records.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
2. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
3. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
4. Knowledge of materials
5. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

A specific length of time and experience is not required to be considered qualified for this position. However, you must be able to demonstrate in your resume and supporting application materials that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Note: You must demonstrate that you have experience of PERSONALLY performing this type of work. Supervising, managing, planning or contracting this type of work which does not demonstrate that you can also personally do the work will not be considered as qualifying. You must meet the 2-point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed.

Volunteer Experience : 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.