Job Description
The New York Army National Guard is hiring a Surface Maintenance Repairer (WG-5801-08) to perform narrow diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and unique reason vehicles and equipment.
This full-time, permanent post is located at the LOGISTICS facility at 330 Old Niskayuna Road in Latham, NY. You’ll operate alongside higher graded mechanics and may assist them in more complicated maintenance tasks.
This role is best-suited for enlisted solution participants who desire to put in their mechanical expertise in a structured federal environment whereas serving their state and country.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $31.91 - $37.24 per hour.
Qualification
This role is unseal to present participants of the National Guard and Reserves, as well as those willing to join the NY Army National Guard. Military grade requirement: Enlisted. You must have 12 months of specialized experience in mechanical repairs using hand and power utilities.
- Military Grades: Enlisted (E-1 through E-9).
- General Expertise: Know-how or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment to perform routine roles and easy preventative maintenance duties, using common resources and equipment.
- Specialized Background: 12 months of expertise or training using common hand and power instruments and a minor range of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
- Know-how removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing various portions, components, and accessories.
- Core understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles.
- Ability to swap, apt, install, and build adjustments on vehicle systems.
- Understanding of the makeup and operation of various person systems and their interrelationships.
- Aptitude to go through and interpret pieces lineups, manufacturer repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Education: Not relevant for this role.
- Must be willing to join the NY Army National Guard if not by now a participant.
Role Responsibilities
Perform restricted diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special aim vehicles and equipment.
- Assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance tasks.
- Use common hand and power tools, as well as test and measurement devices, to make mechanical repairs.
- Strip, adjust, substitute, wipe down, and install various sections, components, and accessories.
- Read and interpret portions sets, manufacturer repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Follow safety practices and procedures to uphold a secure and tidy work environment.
- May require to drive a motor vehicle and possess a legitimate driver's license.
- Function irregular or overtime hours as needed to back operational conditions.
Conditions & Requirements
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS Needed. If not a member, contact a recruiter before registering.
- This is an excepted offering role requiring a compatible military assignment in the NY National Guard before placement.
- Selectee must wear the military uniform.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Solution.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) within one year if called for.
- Successful completion of a two-year trial period may be required.
- Participation in straight deposit is mandatory.
- Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
- Must form reliable functioning relationships with coworkers and clients.
- May need a sound driver's license.
Benefits
Complete federal upsides package covering health insurance, retirement, and paid exit.
- Eligibility for gains depends on post type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
- Access to a variety of advantages designed for federal employees.
- Contact the hiring agency for specific upside particulars.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you gather the qualifications.
- If minimally qualified, your resume will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire.
- If you rate yourself higher than supported by your submission, your responses may be adjusted or you may be excluded.
- Top qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting formal for employment consideration.
- Evaluation competencies include: Capacity to Inspect, Aptitude to Employ and Keep up Utilities and Equipment, and Mechanical.
Required Documents
Detailed resume (maximum 2 pages) such as employer, job title with month/year dates, responsibilities, and background. Involve rank/grade if military or civilian.
- If current federal employee: Most current SF-50 showing permanent status and highest grade held (no award SF-50 accepted).
- If former federal employee: Separation SF-50 showing permanent status and last performance appraisal with rating of Entirely Successful or equivalent.
- If relying on education: Transcripts from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Other supporting documents as suitable.
How to Apply
To register, you must wrap up the online submission and Occupational Questionnaire on the authorized application portal. Log into your the formal submission portal account (or create one if needed). Track the prompts to choose your resume and supporting documents. Upload additional documents as needed.
- Let time for virus scanning. Complete the online application, verify your documents, and send in before the closing date (July 30, 2026, 11:59 PM EST). After submission, you’ll get a confirmation email. Your application will be evaluated by Human References, and you’ll be notified of your status.
Additional Information
This is a Title 32 Excepted Offering position under the National Guard.
- Role Description Figure: D1193000.
- This vacancy doesn’t encounter criteria for appointment of annuitants.
- Agency contact: New York HRO, email [email protected].
- Address: LOGISTICS, 330 OLD NISKAYUNA ROAD, LATHAM, NY 12110 US.
- If you’re a male born after 12/31/1959, you must be registered with Selective Solution.
- You should be committed to improving public sector efficiency and upholding the Constitution.
- This role isn’t telework eligible and isn’t remote.
About Company
The New York Army National Guard is a reserve component of the U.S. Army, providing trained units and people for federal missions and state emergencies. This LOGISTICS post backs vehicle maintenance for the Guard's fleet of combat and tactical vehicles. Operating here means serving your state and nation though gaining valuable mechanical expertise in a structured military environment. LOGISTICS is named as the hiring organization for the SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER post.
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FAQs
Do I require to be a existing participant of the National Guard to register for this Surface Maintenance Repairer role?
Yes, National Guard membership is called for. If you aren’t currently a participant, you must contact a National Guard recruiter to work out eligibility before registering. This is a Title 32 Excepted Service post that needs a compatible military assignment in the New York National Guard.
What type of background qualifies for the specialized experience need?
You require 12 months of know-how using frequent hand and power instruments and test/measurement devices to create mechanical repairs. This involves removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing sections on vehicles, as well as understanding mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory. Background reading repair manuals and schematics is also called for.
Is there a maximum length for the resume?
Yes, your resume must be no longer than two pages. If it exceeds two pages, it won’t shift forward in the qualification process. Be confident to cover applicable background with month/year dates, duties, and your rank or grade if applicable.
What happens after I hand in my submission?
You’ll obtain a confirmation email. Your submission will be evaluated by the Human Tools Office to work out eligibility. If you’re among the top qualified candidates, you’ll be referred to the selecting formal. You’ll get another notification about the status of your application after evaluation.
Can I put in if i’m a former federal employee?
Yes, former federal employees may put in. You must send in your separation SF-50 showing permanent status and your last federal performance appraisal with a rating of Entirely Winning or equivalent. No award SF-50s will be accepted.