Laundry Equipment Mechanic Helper

Description:

The incumbent mends and repairs Medical Center, Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB), and contracted linen items and employee apparel.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 02/09/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards .

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Troubleshooting

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; religions; 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.

Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Incumbent will handle light-weight items up to 10 pounds continually and push or pull up to 500- pound carts mounted on rollers when assigned by the Textile Care Foreman to assist with linen processing. Incumbent must use good body mechanics when bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling in the performance of duties.
• Work is performed indoors, in a well-lighted environment. While processing employee uniforms, and or servicing laundry equipment, incumbent will be subjected to excessive heat, noise, lint, dust and humidity. May be subject to minor cuts and needle punctures. The incumbent is at times, required to work outside and is exposed to inclement weather when loading and unloading the motor vehicle. He/ She drives in all types of traffic and weather conditions and frequently encounters ice, snow, and fog.