Maintenance Helper

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Pacific Beach (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a maintenance assistant to support Pacific Beach Lodging Program. The role involves assisting in repairs across carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades at federal facilities.

Responsibilities include assisting with door, floor, wall repairs and routine maintenance, while adhering to safety standards and using basic shop tools. This position may require outdoor work and exposure to weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Incumbent must have knowledge in general carpentry and painting, and a general working knowledge of the basic shop machines and their safe operating procedures.
• Must have some practical knowledge of the general trades involve in maintenance work.
• Must be familiar with basic tools and materials required in making routine repairs to buildings and ground structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing repair and/or alterations to doors, floors, walls, and fixtures.
• Assist in simple plumbing repairs and electrical tasks as needed.
• Perform light maintenance on HVAC units and other facility equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and work under supervision as required.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Painting knowledge

General trades knowledge

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

Summary

Supports Pacific Beach Lodging Program** Assist in performing maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of crafts and trades, i.e., plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and electrical repairs.

Duties

Incumbent assists maintenance workers in performing repair and/or alterations to items such as; doors, floors, floor covering, walls, electrical switches, washers and dryers. 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 maintenance on equipment in the facility. May assists in the performance of minor electrical repairs to switches and boxes, and replace electric lights, fuses and fixtures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Successful completion of National Agency Background (NACI) Check required.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Physical exertion is involved in standing and walking for long periods, some bending, stooping and lifting is required.
• Incumbent will work both indoors and outdoors and will be required at times to work in inclement weather.
• May be exposed to the danger of cuts, bruises, burn and falls.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Qualifications

Incumbent must have knowledge in general carpentry and painting, and a general working knowledge of the basic shop machines and their safe operating procedures. Must have some practical knowledge of the general trades involve in maintenance work. Must be familiar with basic tools and materials required in making routine repairs to buildings and ground structures.

Additional Information

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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