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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
