SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER - Red Bluff, CA
- California Military Department- FedTech T5/T32
- Red Bluff, CA, USA
- Mar 03, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility and is part of the CA FMS 27 Modesto.
This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days, and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.
This job is open to:
-The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from: All federal re-employable eligible, on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite), Current California National Guard members. Accelerated Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy.
Duties
THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE/PERMANENT/TEMPORARY PROMOTION POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR.Indefinite appointment cannot exceed 5 years.
Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.
Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to 4 years if/when funding becomes available in accordance with CNG FPH 001.
The primary purpose of the SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, WG-5801-5/8, is to perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties.
May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.
Requirements
Conditions of employmentCALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california
Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.
Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.
AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.
AREA II= Current California National Guard members.
AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Army CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment).
Military Grades: E-1 through E-9 or eligible for enlistment
Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.
PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.
- Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
- May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
- Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
- Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required.
Qualifications
General Experience: Possess experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, WG-5801-5/8: Must have at least 12 months experience using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs; Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories; Experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments; Experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships; Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- Ability To Do the Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
- Trouble Shooting
Tracey Huerta
Qualifications
State
The California Military Department is a diverse, community-based organization comprised of four pillars: the California Army National Guard, the California Air National Guard, the California State Military Reserve and the California Youth and Community Programs. Across our organization, we are committed to improving, preparing and protecting our communities, state and nation. The California Military Department - we are a force like no other.