MAINTENANCE MECHANIC MPE

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 12180003

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the
examination may be limited.

Branch

Lakeshores Processing Ops Division

Job Posting Period

12/27/2025 - 01/02/2026

This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being
invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC MPE

Facility Location
DETROIT NDC
17500 OAKWOOD BLVD
ALLEN PARK, MI 48101

CONTACT INFORMATION: Wanda Rodgers | wanda.j.rodgers@usps.gov | (313) 226-8261 | WORKFORCE PLANNING
SPECIALIST SR

Position Information
TITLE: MAINTENANCE MECHANICE MPE
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 5350-0001
Non-Scheduled Days: Tuesday, Wednesday
Hours: 2300 - 0730

Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation
under the Rehabilitation Act.

Postal Service employment is conditional upon your meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, and
background check requirements. Therefore, if you receive a job offer, note that it will be conditional upon you meeting these
requirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first.

SALARY RANGE: Starting annual salary $74,172 paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 252491
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by
the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings
Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)
program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance
Programs as well as Flexible Spending Program to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care)
expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.

Persons Eligible to Apply
All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance
to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans' preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity
Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this
employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment
opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email
domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received - @usps.gov; @talogy.com; @geninfo.com;
@uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will
be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions
carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple requests for
background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our
vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Background Check
The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose
Performs involved trouble-shooting and complex maintenance work throughout the system of mail processing equipment;
performs preventive maintenance inspections of mail processing equipment, building and building equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs the more difficult testing, diagnosis, maintenance, adjustment and revision work, requiring a thorough knowledge
of the mechanical, electrical and electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic control and operating mechanisms of the equipment. For
example, performs trouble shooting and repair of complex interlocking and supervisory group control panels, keying circuits,
memory storage circuits, readout and feedback circuits, and associated mechanical and electrical components throughout
the installation; locates and corrects malfunctions in scanning, triggering and other electromechnical and electronic circuits.
2. Observes the various components of the system in operation and applies appropriate testing methods and procedures to
insure continued proper functioning.
3. Locates the source of and rectifies trouble in involved or questionable cases, or in emergency situations where expert
attention is required to locate and correct the defect quickly to avoid or minimize interruptions to mail processing activities.
4. Installs or alters equipment and circuits as directed.
5. Reports the circumstances surrounding equipment failures, and recommends measures for their correction.
6. Performs preventive maintenance inspections for the purpose of discovering incipient mechanical malfunctions and for the
purpose of reviewing the standard of maintenance. Initiates work orders requesting corrective actions for below standard
conditions; assists in the estimating of time and materials required. Recommends changes in preventive maintenance
procedures and practices to provide the proper level of maintenance; assists in the revision of preventive maintenance
checklists and the frequency of performing preventive maintenance routes. In instances of serious equipment failures
conducts investigation to determine the cause of the breakdown and to recommend remedial action to prevent recurrence.
7. Uses necessary hand and power tools, gauging devices, and both electrical and electronic test equipment.
8. Reads schematics, blue prints, wiring diagrams and specifications in locating and correcting potential or existing
malfunctions and failures.

9. Observes established safety practices and requirements pertaining to the type of work involved; recommends additional
safety measures as required.
10. In addition, may oversee the work of lower level maintenance employees, advising and instructing them in proper work
methods, and checking for adherence to instructions; or make in process and final operational checks and tests of work
completed by lower level maintenance employees.

SUPERVISION

Supervisor or manager of unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements
BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
5350B
(5350-0001)

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, MAIL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT--LEVEL 9

DOCUMENT DATE: June 1, 2009

FUNCTION:

Performs involved trouble-shooting and complex maintenance work throughout the system of mail processing equipment;
performs preventive maintenance inspections of mail processing equipment, building, and building equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above. REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND
ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) that are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the
position. Individuals must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum
competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Successful completion of the
applicable testing and interview procedure (s) is sufficient to demonstrate the KSAs listed below. In certain circumstances,
applicants may demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be
non- postal.

1 Ability to demonstrate mechanical comprehension to learn and apply mechanical principles, including a working knowledge
of basic mechanical operations (such as levers and pulleys) and the application of physical laws (such as force and gravity).
This includes knowledge in the following areas: (A) Power transmission--such as gears, sprockets and chains, belts and
pulleys; (B) Power translation--such as cams and cam followers, linkages, springs; (C) Friction reduction--such as bushings,
bearings; (D) Fasteners--such as screws, nuts and bolts, pins, rings, clips, couplings. 2 Knowledge of basic electricity
principles; this includes knowledge of Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law, AC-DC circuitry, relays, switches, and circuit breakers.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code may be required for employees in a skilled position; this also includes knowledge
of techniques and procedures as used in electrical installations and maintenance (circuit protection, wiring, conduits, etc.). 3
Knowledge of electronic principles; this includes knowledge of (A) basic logic gates, symbology, resistors, memory, encoders,
decoders, etc.; (B) Hardware/components - such as solid state devices (diodes, transistors, etc.), coils, capacitors, etc.; (C)
Digital circuit components - as in registers, adders, counters, memories, flip-flops, encoders, decoders, etc.; and D) AC and
DC circuitry - as in circuit analysis, schematic interpretation, etc. 4 Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and security

procedures for performing maintenance work This includes knowledge of industrial hazards (e.g., mechanical, chemical,
electrical, electronic) and procedures and techniques established to avoid injuries to self and others such as lock out devices,
protective clothing, and waste disposal techniques. 7 Knowledge of cleaning and lubrication materials and procedures
including storage, preparation and disposal and proper Personal Protective Equipment; this includes knowledge related to:
(A) Lubrication materials--such as oils, greases, etc, (B) Lubrication procedures--as in application techniques, storage,
disposal, etc, This also includes knowledge related to: (A) Cleaning materials - such as alcohols, solvents, detergents,
degreasers and (B) Cleaning procedures - as in hand methods, machine methods (compressed air, vacuum cleaners). 12
Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly; to solve
practical problems by selecting from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages. 13 Ability to
remember material learned earlier refers to the ability to recall specific information and/or theoretical knowledge and apply it
to mechanical, electrical, or electronic maintenance work such as inspection, troubleshooting, equipment repair and
modification, preventive maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment. 14 Ability to troubleshoot problems to analyze
the root cause of a specific error and decide what action to take to prevent recurrence; to back track from a specific problem
to identify the source of the error. 15 Ability to think logically and critically; to understand the relevance of information; to
identify relationships between information and data. 16 Ability to think of possible causes for problems and find solutions; to
choose the best course of action; to make a decision without delay when the opportunity arises or when all desired
information is not available. 17 Ability to learn and comprehend new or unfamiliar material; to use multiple approaches to
grasp or learn the implication of new information; to quickly incorporate information and ideas. 18 Ability to comprehend
spatial relations as required to perform maintenance work; to form three-dimensional mental pictures of objects; to know what
an object would look like when viewed from a different angle; to determine if something will fit in a specified area. This may
include the ability to use technical drawings (e.g. diagrams, blueprints and schematics). 19 Ability to read and comprehend
job related written materials; this also includes the ability to locate, read, and comprehend text material such as handbooks,
manuals, bulletins, directives, checklists, and route sheets. 20 Ability to communicate work related information in writing to
complete forms or provide routine and technical information (e.g., in business letters, reports, e-mails, memos and technical
reports/documents). 21 Ability to follow oral and written directions, instructions, rules, policies and/or procedures correctly
and in order. 22 Ability to speak to others in a clear, concise, and organized manner to convey information effectively; to
respond to questions appropriately; to listen to what other people are saying and ask questions to ensure understanding
refers to receiving/transmitting oral information (such as equipment status, recommended repairs or modifications, parts
usage, and technical procedures) to/from maintenance, operations, and other personnel. 23 Ability to adjust to new
conditions, situations or technology; to move easily from one topic to another; to accept change; to be flexible with regard to
viewpoint. 24 Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; to work with teams; to help others; to accept
suggestions; to treat others with dignity and respect. 25 Ability to demonstrate organizational commitment to the public
service goals and mission of the Postal Service. 26 Ability to be conscientious to carry out job tasks; to be responsible and
dependable; to take care in performing routine and novel tasks; to track details; to check that all work is accurate and
complete; to record information accurately 27 Ability to work independently; to remain focused to produce quality work under
time pressure or other stressors. 28 Ability to work from heights refers to the ability to perform safely and efficiently the duties
of the position above floor level such as from ladders, catwalks, walkways, scaffolds, vert-a-lifts, and platforms. 29
Knowledge and ability to use various hand or portable power tools in performing mechanical, electrical, electronic or other
maintenance work; this may include the use of shop power equipment. This ability includes the safe and efficient use and
maintenance of such tools as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, pliers, chisels, punches, taps, dies, rules, gauges, and
alignment tools; refers to the knowledge of, and proficiency with, various power tools; the ability also involves the safe and
efficient use and maintenance of power tools such as drills, saws, sanders, and grinders; refers to the knowledge of, and
proficiency with, shop machines such as bench grinders, drill presses, and table/band saws. 30 Knowledge and ability to use
test equipment, gauges or tools to take measurements and/or to take measurements with electrical or electronic test
equipment (such as VOMs, oscilloscopes, amprobes) to perform maintenance work; this includes various types of
maintenance equipment and may include monitoring the operation of a system or machine or use of data networking test
equipment. 31 Knowledge and ability to use appropriate soldering techniques. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 955, configuration 2, which includes the following measures of
job-related knowledge, skills and abilities:

A. Spatial Relations B. Multi-Craft Test Maintenance Employees C. Personal Characteristics and Experience Inventory

In addition, applicants must successfully complete a structured interview evaluation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position, which may require arduous exertion
involved prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching, and may involve handling heavy objects, e.g., tools and
equipment up to the allowable weight. The ability to distinguish colors is required. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who qualify under this standard may be required to satisfactorily complete a prescribed training course(s) prior to
assignment, reassignment or promotion.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further
information can be found at www.usps.com.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.