Navy Mechanical Specialist: Galley & Laundry Systems

VetJobs; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a highly skilled Navy Mechanical Specialist to support CVN-class carriers at Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on galley, scullery, laundry equipment, and related mechanical systems, delivering hands-on maintenance and expert troubleshooting to ensure crew quality of life and ship readiness.

You will coach Sailors, interpret technical manuals, and collaborate with engineering teams to maintain AC&R systems and document actions per NAVSEA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or an equivalent combination with six years of experience.
• High School diploma with eight years of experience.
• Trade qualifications or manufacturer certifications can substitute up to two years of technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair galley, scullery, and laundry equipment aboard CVN-class ships.
• Provide over-the-shoulder coaching and on-the-job training to sailors.
• Deliver maintenance support and guidance for AC&R systems in galley/hotel service areas.
• Interpret diagrams, manuals, piping schematics, and NAVSEA docs to support repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting galley equipment

Coaching and mentoring

Reading mechanical diagrams

Team leadership

On-site maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree + 6 years experience

High School diploma + 8 years

Tools

NAVSEA standards familiarity

AC&R awareness

Job description

VetJobs is seeking a highly skilled Navy Mechanical Specialist to support CVN-class carriers at Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on galley, scullery, laundry equipment, and related mechanical systems, delivering hands-on maintenance and expert troubleshooting to ensure crew quality of life and ship readiness.

You will coach Sailors, interpret technical manuals, and collaborate with engineering teams to maintain AC&R systems and document actions per NAVSEA standards.