Maintenance Mechanic Leader

United States Army Installation Management CommandFort Shafter, Hawaiiusajobspublished 10/03/2026

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, Directorate of Public Works (DPW). For more information about Hawai'i and the island of Oahu, visit:http://www.hvcb.org/ and https://home.army.mil/hawaii/index.php.

Major duties

  • You will be responsible for passing on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, and starting work.
  • You will be answering workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives.
  • You will be providing information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems
  • You will be responsible for assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
  • You will be ensuring that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic Leader ~ without more than normal supervision: conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing AC, electrical and electrical fire alarm issues and correcting them. Assist in troubleshooting and repairing AC, electrical/electronic/fire alarm equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, power supplies gages and test equipment. Responsible for all necessary reporting and required paperwork. I perform work in multiple trade areas which include air conditioning, electrical, and sheet metal mechanic. I work alongside co-workers, setting the pace and completing task assigned on time. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort: Work involves strenuous, heavy physical effort in constantly reaching, bending and turning. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds and occasionally heavier. Ladders scaffolds and platforms may be used when working systems. When serving as either operator or boiler plant equipment mechanic, incumbent works in awkward and cramped positions.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside, and outside in all types of weather. When serving as operator, incumbent works in awkward and cramped positions when making minor repairs. May be exposed to the danger of boiler bursts, carbon monoxide poisoning, scalds, and may be exposed to gas, oil or sulfur fumes. The mechanic is exposed to gas and smoke, ash scalding water and burns from contact with heated elements of the systems. Protective devices such as but not limited to earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes is required. Long trousers or coveralls and shirt or tee shirt with sleeves are worn.