Maintenance Worker (Helper)

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF); Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval District Washington (NDW) in Indian Head, MD seeks a trades worker skilled in plumbing, carpentry, and painting to install, modify, and repair systems and structures. Will work from plans and blueprints and perform related duties as assigned.

The position is permanent, full-time and eligible for benefits, with a valid state drivers license required and the ability to lift up to 40-50 lbs. A federal background check and E-Verify are part of employment processes.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in plumbing, carpentry, and painting trades.
• Valid state drivers license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing: installs, modifies, and repairs utility systems and equipment.
• Carpentry: builds and repairs wood structures with precise fits.
• Painting: applies coatings ensuring decorative and thickness requirements.

Skills

Two years of experience in trades

Valid state driver's license

Job description

Summary

This position will perform work in at least two of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities with regards to plumbing, carpentry, and painting.

Location

1 vacancy in the following location: Indian Head, MD

Compensation and Schedule

Salary: $20.55 - $20.55 per hour

Pay scale & grade: NA 5

Work schedule: Full-time - Eligible For Benefits

Travel Required: Not required

Appointment type: Permanent

Occupational Information

• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Other

Duties

• Plumbing: Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints and sketches.
• Carpentry: Uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Assembles items using a variety of joining techniques and are skilled in the operation of general and precision carpentry and wood working equipment and are able to produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions and acceptable appearance.
• Painting: Performs special coating methods such as marbling and graining using coating materials prepared in special as well as common ways and by applying coating techniques that ensure surfaces have a smooth-textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements. Observes required safety, sanitation, and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations. Operates vehicle to transport tools and materials to worksite.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Occasionally, may handle materials and equipment weighing 50 lbs. and over.
• Requires prolonged standing; stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge in the applicable combination of trades sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

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 Installations 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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at .

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Copy of your current, valid Driver's License
• Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

Agency Contact Information

Email:

Address: NSF Indian Head 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

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