MWR Maintenance Helper

Commander, Navy Installations Command; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at Naval Base San Diego seeks a Maintenance Helper to assist in repairs and upkeep of fitness facilities and equipment.

The role supports trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, and related maintenance tasks, performing general maintenance, minor repairs, and custodial duties as needed.

This is a 35–40 hour per week position with a posted pay range of $21.32–$23.11/hr.

Qualifications

• Basic maintenance duties across multiple trades.
• Ability to follow safety and security rules.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining fitness program equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition.
• Supports trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, and other related trades.
• Performs general maintenance, repairs, and custodial duties as assigned.
• Assists with simple plumbing repairs, basic electrical work, and light maintenance on HVAC units.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Base San Diego (NBSD). Incumbent 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).

Requirements & Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

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 $21.32 – $23.11/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 35-40 hours per week position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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