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Clarification from the agency
This is a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public.
Duties
- Serves as first line supervisor over the day-to-day operations of overhead electrical, water plant management, sewer/storm drain management, plumbing/sprinkler maintenance and HVAC, ventilation, and electronic controls.
- Inspects and ensures contractor work is done properly and in compliance with contract specifications. Ensures energy conservation measures are taken as required by regulation.
- Provides input into a yearly and five year management update/plan which includes materials, chemicals and budgeting needed for projects that are scheduled for completion during the upcoming year.
- Provides input regarding training needs, water treatment chemicals/kits, expenditures, small equipment and hand tools requirements for budget purposes.
- Plans and schedules work assignments and/or projects daily and weekly for employees on the basis of assigned work orders, service orders and standing operating orders.
- Incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton pickup to 2 ton trucks.
- Incumbent must be EPA Certified in the repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid state driver’s license and certification and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.
- Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
- Mission Essential: This a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.
Qualifications
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Must possess a valid state driver's license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton pickup to 2 ton trucks.
Selective Placement Factor: Incumbent must be EPA Certified in the repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Certification is required for all air conditioning mechanics who open and service refrigeration and air conditioning equipment or are otherwise responsible for same, as part of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) no venting rule. After November 14, 1994, it is illegal for anyone to work on air conditioning equipment unless they are EPA certified, Regulation No. 40 CFR, Part 82.161. Persons who maintain, service, or repair low and high pressure equipment as described in C82.161, (a) 1, (a) 2, (a) 3, must be properly certified as universal technicians. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATION WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING RATED INELIGIBLE.
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.
The incumbent of this position has been designated as an emergency employee. The term "Emergency Employee" is used to designate those employees who must report to work in emergency situations. Emergency dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to these employees. The employees who occupy these positions may be required to report for duty in any situation that prevents significant numbers of employees in the local area from reporting for work on time or which requires agencies to close all or part of their activities.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Required Documents
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:
- Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
- Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
This job will close when the agency has received 100 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.
As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
8725 John Kingman rd
Ft Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found among the most highly qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.
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Who's Hiring
- MAZZELLA24M
- Maverick Tech23

- Altium Packaging19A
- WM18

- Flowers Foods13F
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing37
- Food & Beverage16
- Chemicals & Materials10
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Staffing & Recruiting8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial maintenance technician jobs.
- 2-5 years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing maintenance experience
- Proficiency in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and troubleshooting
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain
- High school diploma or GED, with a technical degree or trade certification preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Tips for Your Industrial Maintenance Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to the equipment
List specific equipment brands and models you've maintained, like Allen-Bradley PLCs, Fanuc robotics, or Grundfos pumps. Hiring managers scan for exact names, and generic phrases like 'mechanical systems' won't get your resume past the first review.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial maintenance technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with your certifications upfront
Put your OSHA 10 or 30, NFPA 70E, or forklift certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. Many facilities use these as a hard filter before they read anything else about your background.
Target listings that name your shift preference
Industrial maintenance roles often specify rotating shifts, nights, or weekend on-call requirements. Filter for openings that match your availability from the start so you aren't negotiating a deal-breaker at the offer stage.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many facilities ask candidates to troubleshoot a simulated fault, read a wiring diagram, or identify a component failure during the interview. Review your electrical schematics and hydraulic circuit reading before you walk in.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Tool allowances, shift differentials, on-call pay, and tuition reimbursement for additional certifications are common in maintenance roles. Ask about each of these separately so you understand the full value of an offer before accepting.
Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial maintenance technicians?
The most active employers for industrial maintenance technicians right now are MAZZELLA, Maverick Tech, and Altium Packaging, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest in states with dense manufacturing and food processing operations.
How many industrial maintenance technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of industrial maintenance technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, since most maintenance work requires physical access to equipment on-site. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are documentation, preventive maintenance scheduling, and remote PLC monitoring roles at companies with distributed facility networks.
How do you become an industrial maintenance technician?
Start by completing a vocational or trade program in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or mechatronics, or pursue an apprenticeship through a local union or employer. Build hands-on experience with PLCs, hydraulics, and electrical systems, then earn certifications like OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E to strengthen your candidacy for facility maintenance roles.
How do you get hired as an industrial maintenance technician with little experience?
Focus on entry-level maintenance helper or technician apprentice roles, which are designed to build skills on the job. Highlight any relevant coursework, trade school training, or personal projects involving electrical or mechanical repair. Earning an OSHA 10 certification before applying shows employers you take safety seriously, which matters in facilities where compliance is non-negotiable.
What does the industrial maintenance technician interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen to confirm your certifications, shift availability, and experience with specific equipment. A second interview with a maintenance supervisor often includes a practical component, such as reading a wiring diagram or walking through how you would diagnose a common fault. Some facilities conduct a final offer discussion with HR covering compensation and on-call expectations.
Where can I find and apply to industrial maintenance technician jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial maintenance technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment experience and shift availability, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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