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Custodial Worker
Indian Health Service
Lawrence, KS
- $21 to $25 USD / hour
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
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Community Living Center Nursing Assistant - Temporary Not to Exceed 1 Year
Veterans Health Administration
West Palm Beach, FL
- $37,148 to $60,652 USD / year
Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, various, may include 8 and 12 hour shifts
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Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration
West Palm Beach, FL
- $38 to $44 USD / hour
During the annual maintenance period, the technician responsible is required to conduct an extensive and detailed inspection as well as a complete servicing of all machine components.
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Animal Health Assistant NF-03
U.S. Army Medical Command
Fort Knox, KY
- $40,613 USD / year
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
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Laundry Machine Operator
Veterans Health Administration
Spokane, WA
- $22 to $26 USD / hour
This position of Laundry Machine Operator is assigned to Veterans Administration, Medical Center, Administrative Service, Building Management Service, Laundry Section.
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Policy Development Lead, YouTube Trust and Safety
YouTube
San Bruno, CA · Mountain View, CA
Experience with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policy.
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CNC Operator
Parallel Employment
Delavan, WI
- $20 to $26 USD / hour
Monitor machine operation and make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
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Tool & Die Maker
Parallel Employment
Racine, WI
- $28 to $35 USD / hour
Collaborate with production teams to perform preventative maintenance of machines and tooling while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.
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Mold Set-Up Technician $22
Parallel Employment
Racine, WI
- $22 USD / hour
Perform basic machine maintenance and assist with repairs.
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Maintenance Mechanic
Parallel Employment
Buffalo, NY
- $41,600 to $93,600 USD / year
Ability to fabricate, repair, and modify machine parts, tooling, fixtures, and components as needed to support production and maintenance activities
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PRODUCTION CONTROLLER
Army National Guard Units
Boise, ID
- $61,722 to $80,243 USD / year
(1) Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair, using multiple process production methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles,…
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Safety and Occupational Health Manager (Safety Administrator)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
El Reno, OK
- $74,678 to $116,362 USD / year
GS-11 and GS-12: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level · This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications required to perform the major duties of this position as described above
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Medical Instrument Technician - Gastroenterology (GI)
Veterans Health Administration
Temple, TX
- $36,409 to $65,599 USD / year
Assumes responsibility for unit preventive maintenance by cleaning, maintaining, and reporting malfunctions in equipment, workstations, and patient care areas to the registered nurse.
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General Manager
Vermont Award & Engraving
Saint Albans, VT
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Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration
Durham, NC
- $18 to $21 USD / hour
Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
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Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Veterans Health Administration
Saint Louis, MO
- $44 to $51 USD / hour
Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
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Heavy Equipment Operator
PCL Construction
Eunice, LA
Read grade stakes, plans, cut-and-fill information and work limits; use GPS or machine-control systems when assigned and qualified.
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Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Sr
Graphic Packaging International, LLC
West Monroe, LA
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Electrician
MORTON SALT
New Iberia, LA
…life. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Mine Maintenance Manager and the direct supervision of the Mine Maintenance Foreman, the mine electrician completes installations,…
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Pipefitter Journey
Bechtel Corporation
Sulphur, LA
Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
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Pipefitter Journey
Bechtel Corporation
Sulphur, LA
Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
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After Sales Area Manager
IMA S.p.A.
Kaukauna, WI
…training packages and/or additional services for the existing machine…
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Nursing Assistant-Mobility Team
Veterans Health Administration
Lebanon, PA
- $39,021 to $63,710 USD / year
…Veterans, lifting, ambulation, personal care, patient education, maintenance of equipment, and patient…
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Machine Operator (1st and 3rd shift)
Paleovalley & Wild Pastures
Mesa, AZ
- $41,600 USD / year
The Machine Operator plays a critical role in ensuring our production processes run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with food safety standards. By operating and maintaining key…
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Food Service Worker
Veterans Health Administration
Madison, WI
- $20 to $23 USD / hour
Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Smithsonian Institution

Engineering Technical (Mechanical)

Hilo, HI, United States

$64,438 to $83,774 USD / year

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Pay: $64,438 to $83,774 USD / year
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

Original job description

Summary The Sub-millimeter Array (SMA) is a joint project of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO). The observatory consists of a control building and hangar, eight relocatable antennas and associated instrumentation on the summit of Maunakea. The SMA is a radio interferometer array that conducts astronomical observations at millimeter and sub-millimeter wavelengths from 180 GHz to 420 GHz. Duties Conduct field inspections, measurements, and data collection for mechanical systems such as HVAC, pumps, piping, boilers, chillers, compressors, and fluid distribution systems. | Perform calculations related to flow, pressure, heat transfer, load, and system performance using established formulas and engineering references. | Read existing designs to complete packages, installation checklists, machine parts lists, and specifications of instrumentation equipment. | Assemble modified or new mechanical components for equipment and industrial and scientific machinery. | Conduct limited troubleshooting and diagnostics on mechanical equipment, identifying routine issues and recommending corrective actions. | Manage SMA's day to day operations of the fleet center; overseeing a diverse fleet including four wheel drive vehicles. | Provide technical assistance in developing maintenance and/or repair of precision mechanical assemblies at the observatory, including antennas, antenna transporter, and infrastructure. | Operate specialized bridge cranes, hoists and forklift trucks used in the assembly and maintenance of large antenna components. | Work with the antenna transporter, which is used to move the antennas.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Specialized Experience:

Grade 09: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes activities such as practical knowledge of mechanical assemblies used in large instruments and/or industrial equipment, and knowledge of machining operations on metals and plastics.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How you will be evaluated Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:

Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, methods, and standards to perform moderately complex technical assignments.
Skill in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and mechanical schematics.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and maintenance principles.
Knowledge and skills in applying standard fleet requirements; preventative and corrective maintenance repairs and administrative purchasing processes for a diverse fleet of vehicles.
Experience and knowledge in modifying existing parts, in instrumentation and/or specialized equipment to adapt them to new interfaces and prepare and/or update the necessary documentation.
Skill in operating heavy equipment such as fork-lift trucks and front loaders for use in mechanical assembly, unloading, and loading heavy mechanical fixtures and snow removal operations.

BASIS OF RATING: Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position. If, after the Human Resources Specialist reviews your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that the score you have received is not a true reflection of your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect the information you provided that support your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

Important Note:

Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience.

Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

You may preview questions for this vacancy. How to apply Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:

You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages.
You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process; OR You may manually fax required documents. Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine. Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system generated cover sheet by the closing date. Documents faxed without the system generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package.
The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.

Other information Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): If you are applying for a VEOA appointment, you must be a veteran and must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service. ("Active Service" under this law means active duty in a uniformed service and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.) A veteran who is released under honorable conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour is also eligible.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:

Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments
Hiring Authorities for Veterans
People with Disabilities
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses.
A recruitment bonus may be paid.
The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer. Additional information can be found on our website at (www.si.edu/oeesd).

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