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Coin/Currency Machine Repair
This standard is to be used for grading nonsupervisory jobs involved in the repair and maintenance of high speed elevator systems and moderate or low speed elevators, dumbwaiters, leveling ramps, and escalators to meet regulatory codes and work requirements. The work requires a knowledge of the construction, function, and maintenance procedures of dispatching or scheduling systems, systems components, driving and hoisting machinery, control mechanisms, guide structures, and car or platform equip
What WG-5313 pays
Federal Wage System pay is set by local prevailing wage surveys, so it moves with the wage area rather than a national table.
Wage Grade rates are published per wage area rather than nationally, so the number that matters is the one for the installation you are applying to.
Source: DoD Civilian Personnel Advisory Service wage schedules.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for WG-5313, as written.
Coin/Currency Machine Repair
Federal Wage System Position
Work Performed
This standard is to be used for grading nonsupervisory jobs involved in the repair and maintenance of high speed elevator systems and moderate or low speed elevators, dumbwaiters, leveling ramps, and escalators to meet regulatory codes and work requirements. The work requires a knowledge of the construction, function, and maintenance procedures of dispatching or scheduling systems, systems components, driving and hoisting machinery, control mechanisms, guide structures, and car or platform equipment and counterweights. Skill is required in planning and carrying out tasks such as tracing and locating troubles, aligning and balancing the network of controls, adjusting and resetting safety devices, repairing and servicing electromechanical parts and equipment located in the machinery penthouse, shaftway, pit, or on the car or platform.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for WG-5313
1Review Trade/Craft Requirements
WG positions require demonstrated skill in a specific trade or craft. Review the job announcement for required certifications, licenses, and hands-on experience.
2Document Your Experience
WG positions are experience-based, not grade-based. Document your years of hands-on trade experience, apprenticeships completed, and journeyman status if applicable.
3Gather Credentials
Collect your DD-214, trade certifications (welding, electrical, HVAC, etc.), apprenticeship completion certificates, and any specialized licenses required for your trade.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages, the same USAJOBS limit that has applied since 27 September 2025. Lead with hands-on trade experience: the tools and equipment you ran, safety training, the projects you finished, and hours worked per week.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for WG positions in your trade specialty, carefully answer assessment questions about your skill level and experience, and submit before the closing date.
Typical duties
- Perform coin/currency machine repair tasks as assigned
- Follow safety procedures and regulations
- Maintain and operate tools and equipment
- Complete work orders and documentation
- Coordinate with team members and supervisors
Key competencies
Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations
Knowledge of tools and equipment for the trade
Skill in performing physical tasks requiring manual dexterity
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to read and interpret instructions and procedures
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about WG-5313
What is a Coin/Currency Machine Repairer?
A Coin/Currency Machine Repairer (WG-5313) repairs and maintains coin and currency handling equipment used in federal financial operations, including sorting machines, counting equipment, and currency processing systems at Treasury facilities and federal reserve banks.
How much does a federal Coin/Currency Machine Repairer make?
WG-5313 positions are paid under the Federal Wage System based on local prevailing rates. Journeyman wages (WG-9/10) typically range $26-$40 per hour depending on locality. Annual earnings range $54,000-$83,000. Treasury facility positions may include additional benefits.
What are the requirements for WG-5313 positions?
WG-5313 requires skill maintaining specialized currency handling equipment. Qualifications include mechanical and electronic troubleshooting, precision alignment, understanding of sensors and counting mechanisms, and ability to work with high-security financial equipment.
Can military experience substitute for education in WG-5313?
Military precision equipment repair experience provides relevant skills. MOSs involving mechanical repair, electronics troubleshooting, or specialized equipment maintenance have transferable knowledge. Direct currency machine experience from civilian financial institutions is most valued.
What is the career progression for Coin/Currency Machine Repair?
Coin/Currency Machine Repairers progress through skill levels at specialized facilities. Career paths are limited to Treasury-related operations but include lead technician, equipment program management, or transition to other precision equipment repair positions.
How do I apply for WG-5313 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS for 'Coin Currency' or 'Currency Machine' or series '5313.' Positions exist at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Federal Reserve facilities, and Treasury operations. Background investigation required. Veterans receive preference.
Ready to apply for WG-5313?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.