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U.S. Coast Guard

MAINTNANCE MECHANIC LEADER-NIE

South Portland, Maine, United States

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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Summary

This vacancy is for a WL - 4749-10,MAINTNANCE MECHANIC LEADER-NIE located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY SOUTH PORTLAND in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine.

Duties

You will serve as a MAINTNANCE MECHANIC LEADER-NIE and be responsible for leading a small group of employees while performing a wide variety of trade tasks in the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical power and control systems, marine and waterfront facilities, building structures, and Aids to Navigation (AtoN) equipment. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Installs all types of electrical equipment such as PV systems, motors, generators, converters, inverters, alternators, frequency modulators, transformers, controllers and switchboards. Installs wire or cables of all sizes and the mechanical protection required by codes and various types of control and alarm systems. Constructs, alters, and repairs building structures, framing, walls, roofs, stairs, interior/exterior trim, concrete formwork, and shipping crates. Performs structural, electrical, and mechanical repairs across waterfront facilities, piers, towers, civil buildings, and small craft. Leads and guides a small work crew, plans projects from layout to final installation, estimates labor and materials, and maintains shop stock

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out element) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials. National Service Experience (i.e., 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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Original posting on U.S. Coast Guard's site ↗

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