FLEX Maintenance Helper

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command is seeking a Maintenance Helper for the NAF Fitness Dept at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.

The position assists in repairs and upkeep of fitness facilities and equipment, supporting trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting.

Duties include general maintenance, minor repairs to doors, floors, lighting, and custodial tasks, plus operating vehicles as needed. This is a federal position open under the Public hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance workers in maintaining fitness program equipment and facilities in optimum condition.
• Assist in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting tasks.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs on doors, floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, fixtures.
• Assist in maintenance of fitness/recreation/mess equipment and custodial duties.
• Drive vehicles to work sites, maintain safe, clean maintenance area, follow safety rules.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Location: Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness Dept at NAS Patuxent River. Serves as a Maintenance Helper and assists in repairs and upkeep of fitness facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as assistant to a higher grade maintenance worker/mechanic in maintaining all fitness program equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition. Assists in the performance of one or more trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, and other related trades.

Assists maintenance workers in performing general maintenance, repair and/or alterations to such items as: doors, floors, floor covering, walls, ceiling, windows, electrical switches, receptacles and light fixtures, commodes, wash basins and showers. Assists in performing repairs of fitness/recreation/mess equipment and appliances and other related maintenance and/or custodial duties.

Assists in the performance of simple plumbing repairs, replacing faucets or washers, repairing toilet flushing devices, clearing clogged drains, and tightening leaking pipe joints. Assists in the performance of light maintenance on air conditioning units and intermediate maintenance on equipment in the facility. Assists in the performance of minor electrical repairs to switches and boxes, and replaces electric lights, fuses and fixtures.

Drives motor vehicles to and from work sites, warehouses, and dumps.Maintains maintenance area in a safe and clean condition. Observes environmental, safety, security and housekeeping rules and regulations. Assists with maintaining fitness facilities (i.e. athletic field).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $20.55 – $20.55/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.