MWR Maintenance Helper

Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites at Fiddler's Cove Marina & RV Park, Naval Base Coronado, seeks an entry-level helper to support journey-level workers across multiple trades in building maintenance and guest services.

The incumbent assists in routine tasks, maintains guest privacy, and ensures security and smooth operations in a federal hospitality setting. English communication is essential, with safety rules emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the specified trades and ability to learn.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Welcoming manner, positive attitude, and strong communication with guests.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Clear written and spoken English.
• Ability to assist journey level workers and follow instructions.
• Ability to use and maintain basic tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic materials used in repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest security and privacy at all times.
• Follow up on maintenance requests and assist front desk.
• Assist in multiple trades in building maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain work order log and report status to supervisor.
• Log trouble calls with contractors as appropriate.
• Assist in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks under supervision.

Skills

Welcoming demeanor

Effective communication

English proficiency

Safety knowledge

Basic math

Reading skills

Follow instructions

Tool handling

Materials knowledge

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites operation at Fiddler's Cove Marina & RV Park, Naval Base Coronado. The purpose of this position at the entry level provides assistance to journey level workers in more than one of the skilled trade occupations by performing simple and routine tasks.

Duties

• Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times.
• Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times.
• Performs recurring assignments, e.g. follow up on maintenance requests reported by guests, housekeeping or front desk.
• Incumbent assists in performing work in at least two of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures. Maintains work order log and follow up as required. Reports status to supervisor. Logs trouble calls with contractor as appropriate.
• Plumbing: Assists in making plumbing repairs to sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals, P-traps, shut-off valves on washing machines and water supply that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units, installing water heaters, garbage disposals, faucets and sinks.
• Washer/Dryer repair: Assists in performing routine maintenance on washers and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents, replacing hoses and fittings as required, and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action.
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Assists in the recognizing the cause of faulty equipment and assists making repairs on a variety of HVAC units as appropriate.
• Electrical: Assists in recognizing and reporting electrical problems. Assists with repairs as appropriate. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballasts, bulbs and tubes.
• Carpentry: Assists in basic carpentry repairs such as repairing or replacing screens; window and door frames; molding and trim; and repair and replacement of drywall or similar products.
• Painting: Assists in preparation of areas and standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying and ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips and runs.

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.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the specified types of work involved with the various occupational trades persons assisted.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures, equipment, commonly used chemicals and basic safety is required.
• Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude; demonstrate effective communication skills; professionally interact with guests; answering guest questions concerning hotel facilities and provide information about local attractions. Provide assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary.
• Must possess basic math and reading skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to carry out assigned work in accordance with instructions and specifications in assisting journeyman level workers.
• Ability to use and maintain the basic tools and equipment pertinent to the various occupations.
• Knowledge of the basic materials utilized in the performance of the various repair and maintenance activities in conjunction with the journeyman trades persons.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

Additional information

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.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

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.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.

https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

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.