This vacancy is for a WG-4737-8, General Equipment Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG AIR STATION ATLANTIC CITY in EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, New Jersey.
You will serve as a General Equipment Mechanic and provides routine aviation ground support equipment (AGSE), maintenance inspections, aviation-related mandatory special requirements (MSR)/special requirements (SR), and Butler storage building upkeep. The various trades covered are maintenance mechanic and heavy equipment operator. . Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation ground support equipment (AGSE) used by Air Station Atlantic City, including daily inspections of fuel trucks, fuel bowsers, and general ground support equipment in accordance with applicable Maintenance System Requirements (MSR) standards.
Conducts mechanical and electrical inspections and performs repair and servicing of AGSE to maintain equipment reliability, safety, and operational readiness. Monitors and maintains unit-operated fuel trucks at fuel levels sufficient to support daily flight schedules and mission requirements.
Operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to maintain the Butler storage building, including custodial upkeep, equipment organization, storage management, and movement of unit-owned heavy-lift components. Organizes, cleans, inventories, and restocks maintenance vans to ensure they are fully equipped and ready for weekly deployment.
Procures parts, materials, and repair services necessary for AGSE maintenance and upkeep through the Coast Guard Aviation Material Office and commercial vendors. Administers and maintains Hazardous Material Communication Programs, including the review and management of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and coordinates hazardous material acquisition, storage, handling, and disposal in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $29.5 – $34.53/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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