Maintenance Mechanics perform maintenance work on mail processing equipment, building equipment, customer service equipment, and delivery equipment.
There are two categories of Maintenance Mechanic positions as listed below. Applicants for both categories must take Postal exam 955. Depending upon local needs, you may find job postings for both categories nationwide. Details on wages, benefits, and hours are provided in individual job postings.
Maintenance Mechanic is a full-time career position that comes with the famous complete Postal benefits package.
PSE Maintenance Mechanic is an entry level job that can lead a to career position. (PSE stands for Postal Support Employee). When a career Maintenance Mechanic position opens up, if there are PSE Maintenance Mechanics employed at that particular facility, the career position is offered to the senior PSE Maintenance Mechanic. If there are no PSE Maintenance Mechanics employed at that facility, the Postmaster posts an open job listing for a career Maintenance Mechanic position. PSE employees are typically hired for 360 day terms and can be reappointed for additional 360 day terms. PSE jobs may come with partial benefits either immediately or after the first 360 day term.