What do the differences in the MM-7, MPE-9 and ET-10 job ...

What do the differences in the MM-7, MPE-9 and ET-10 job descriptions really mean?

By Mike Nodine 8/2016

Here is a simplified list of the differences in the MM-7, MPE-9 and ET-10 job descriptions:

Only ET-10's can be assigned to perform any Mail Processing Equipment maintenance assignment including inspecting, testing, diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and preventative maintenance tasks.

Only ET-10's MUST be assigned to participate in all installation, removal, modification, assembly, and/or disassembly of systems and equipment. MPE-9's and MM-7's can be assigned as well, AFTER ET-10's have been assigned to participate in this work.

Only ET-10's can be assigned to perform final operational checks and test work completed by other employees.

Only ET-10's can be assigned to analyze reports.

Only ET-10's can be assigned maintenance tasks relating to computer networks and start-up and shutdown procedures of multiple operating systems.

ET-10's may be assigned to provide technical support to other employees and on-the-job training to other lower level maintenance employees.

ET-10's may be assigned to observe the operation of systems and equipment. (This is also known as "Area Assurance").

ET-10's may be assigned to test and diagnose malfunctions and/or failures and ensure maximum system performance.

MPE-9's can be assigned to inspect, test, diagnose, troubleshoot, troubleshoot using menu driven computers, repair, calibrate and perform most, but not all, preventative maintenance tasks.

MPE-9's can be assigned to 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.

MPE-9's may be assigned to observe various components of systems in operation. (This is arguably "Reactive Maintenance" when troubleshooting and making breakdown repairs.)

MM-7's MAY NOT be assigned to observe running equipment, MAY NOT perform any troubleshooting, MAY NOT make any diagnosis, and MAY NOT make any decisions or judgment calls.

MM-7's may be assigned to take instructions from MPE-9's or ET-10's.

MM-7's may be assigned to perform semiskilled preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance tasks.

MM-7's are NOT required to read blueprints or schematics.

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The United States Postal Service and the

American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO

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2. All tasks, which are semi-skilled in nature, shall be assigned to Maintenance Mechanics, PS-7, (pay level references are to those levels effective pursuant to the upgrade of February 16, 2008). For example, such work tasks include mail searches; daily cleaning tasks; go/no-go tasks (e.g. is an indicator light on or off as opposed to determining why the indicator light is not on or oft).

3. All duties, which require troubleshooting and!or a decision to be made or a judgment call regarding what maintenance needs to be accomplished, repair made, method to be used, etc. shall be assigned to higher skill levels in maintenance and not to the position of Maintenance Mechanics, PS-7.

4. Duties and tasks of the Mail Mechanic, Mail Processing Equipment, PS-9 to which they may be assigned include, for example and not limited to, troubleshooting; repair; locating and repairing malfunctions; preventive maintenance inspections; and observations throughout mail processing equipment and include using a computer as a menu driven test device.

5. All duties which require, for example, detailed knowledge of the equipment, analysis of reports, work tasks pertaining to computer networks, start-up and shutdown procedures of multiple operating systems, etc., are examples of duties and tasks which shall be assigned to Electronic Technicians, PS-lO.

6. Grievances or pending disputes as identified in the opening paragraph, whether at the national level or on hold at the field level shall be resolved in accordance with the foregoing items and the case files administratively closed.

7. Issues which involve the estimated time for a task on a preventive maintenance route are initiated at the headquarters level.

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Position Description Qualification Standard

List of Positions

U.S.Postal Service

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC OCCUPATION CODE: 4749-03XX

JOB LEVEL: P7-P7-07

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

Independently performs semiskilled preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance tasks associated with the upkeep and operation of various types of mail processing, buildings and building equipment, customer service and delivery equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Independently performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing, heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning low-voltage electrical systems, and other building systems and equipment.

2. Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs on simple control circuitry, bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, belts and belting, and other moving parts or wearing surfaces of equipment.

3. Assembles, installs, replaces, repairs, modifies and adjusts all types of small operating equipment such as letter boxes mechanical scales, stamp vending equipment, building service equipment, mailhandling equipment and related equipment.

4. Under the direction of skilled maintenance employees, or clearly written instructions from either hard copy or electronic format, performs specific tasks related to disassembling equipment, replacing parts, relocating and reassembling equipment; assists higher level workers in locating and repairing equipment malfunctions.

5. Maintains an awareness of equipment operation, especially excessive heat, vibration, and noise, reporting malfunctions hazards or wear to supervisor.

6. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, gauging devices and test equipment required, or as directed, to perform the above tasks.

7. May drive a vehicle to transport tools, equipment, employees materials or in the normal performance of assigned duties.

8. Completes or initiates work record sheets, as required. Takes readings from meters, gauges, counters and other monitoring and measuring devices. Maintains logs and other required records; reports on breakdowns and equipment being tested.

9. Follows established safety practices and requirements while performing all duties.

10. May serve as a working leader over a group of lower level employees assigned to a specific task.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Supervisor of unit to which assigned.

SELECTION METHOD

BARGAINING UNIT

BLDG/EQUIP MAINT

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Doc Date: 02/16/2008

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Occ Code: 4749-03XX

Qualification Standards Position Description

List of Positions

U.S.Postal Service

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC OCCUPATION CODE: 4749-03XX

JOB LEVEL: P7-P7-07

Must pass maintenance exam measuring job-related knowledge, skills and abilities. Must pass structured interview. BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD 4749J (4749-03XX) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

DOCUMENT DATE: July 14, 2013

FUNCTION: Independently performs semiskilled preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks associated with the upkeep and operation of various types of mail processing, buildings, and building equipment, customer service and delivery equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: See the Standard Position Descriptions 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 nonpostal.

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

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