SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Latham, NY

This position is open to current Title 32 National Guard employees within the NYNG facility. Military grade requirement: Enlisted. You need general experience in routine maintenance and use of common tools, plus 18 months specialized experience in complex vehicle systems.

• Military Grades: Enlisted only.
• General Experience: Training or experience demonstrating knowledge of equipment to perform routine jobs and simple preventative maintenance tasks using common tools.
• Specialized Experience: 18 months of experience or training leading to thorough knowledge of mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect mechanical system operation.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Basic knowledge of electronics sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• Ability to repair or overhaul major components including diesel, multi-fuel, or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
• Education: Not applicable for this position.

Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.

• Repair, adjust, and maintain self-propelled transportation and other mobile equipment (except aircraft), including any special purpose features.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using test equipment and technical manuals.
• Overhaul and replace engines, transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, and other major assemblies.
• Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including wiring, sensors, and electronic control modules.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and services according to schedules.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment following established safety rules and regulations.
• May be required to work irregular or overtime hours to support operational requirements or contingencies.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Must be a member of the NY National Guard in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement.

• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of this excepted service position constitutes concurrence with military membership requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret), applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of
• Individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
• Must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which you live or are principally employed.

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on full-time, part-time, or intermittent status.
• Access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) similar to a 401(k) with employer matching.
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Life insurance options.
• Paid annual and sick leave.
• Holiday pay.
• Potential for overtime compensation.

This is a Title 32 Excepted Service position with the Army National Guard.

• Position Description Number: D1194000.
• This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, contact a National Guard recruiter before applying.
• Agency contact: New York HRO, email [email protected].
• Address: LOGISTICS, 330 OLD NISKAYUNA ROAD, LATHAM, NY 12110 US.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the Constitution.
• Benefits eligibility depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent). Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits offered.

The New York Army National Guard is a reserve component of the U.S. Army, providing trained units and individuals for federal and state missions. The Logistics directorate manages maintenance, supply, and transportation operations to ensure equipment readiness. This Surface Maintenance Mechanic position supports the Guard's vehicle fleet, keeping combat and support vehicles operational for training and deployments. Working here means serving your state and nation while building a career in vehicle maintenance with federal benefits and job stability.