The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in one of the SI facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM), Smithsonian Institution (SI). The Office of Facilities Management is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year
The Automotive (Marine) Mechanic maintains and repairs automotive and marine-based motorized equipment that includes automobiles, boats, trailers, and miscellaneous off-highway equipment that belong to the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) motor fleet. In this position, you will: Repair vehicles and boats involving components such as engines, transmissions, drive assemblies, and differentials.
Use a wide variety of test equipment, such as test panels, dynamometers, oscilloscopes, exhaust analyzers, and visual and listening devices, to help troubleshoot (trace and locate) defects and determine the type and extent of repairs needed. assist with the day-to-day management of the on-site fueling site.
Conduct planning, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service of electrical charging infrastructure using skills and tools that range from computer diagnostics to basic electrical tools. Assists both management and the Office of Risk Management in resolving vehicle and boat accidents.
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $34.71 – $40.55/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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