Maintenance Mechanic
What you'd do
This position is located in the Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services Office, Facilities department. The purpose of this position is to assist with facilities maintenance work. The incumbent performs intermediate level tasks and works more independently as training and experience increase.
Major duties
MAJOR DUTIES The incumbent is responsible for a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks involved standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of facilities. Performing work in at least two of the following trades requiring a higher level of skill than the NA-4749-07 in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures or having significant emphasis in one of the higher-level licensed trades: Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Colling or Plumbing. Maintains logs as required. Plumbing: Makes basic plumbing repairs to sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals, P-traps, shut-off valves, cleaning, resealing, and replacing defective parts or units, installing water heaters, garbage disposals, faucets and sinks. Performs routine maintenance on washer/dryers. Incumbent refers more complex problems to the supervisor. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Recognizes the cause of faulty equipment and assists making repairs on a variety of HVAC units. Electrical: Recognizes and reports electrical problems. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballast, blubs and tubes. Makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures and poorly operating thermostats. Carpentry: Measures, cuts and constructs or repairs wood or wood substitute items. Conducts basic carpentry repairs such as repairing or replacing screens, window and doorframes, molding and trim, and repair and replacement of drywall or similar products. Applies general knowledge of wood, composite materials, wood substitutes, and woodworking techniques, as well as basic mathematics to plan, measure and lay out materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications. Incumbent applies standard measurements and specifications when constructing, installing, or repairing items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding and scaffolds. Painting: Preparation of areas and standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying to ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips or runs. Incumbent uses specifications to thin, stir and mix coating materials according to specific directions. They apply various coating materials (paints, varnishes or shellacs) with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods or techniques ensuring that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements. May assists with set-up/breakdown of events or special projects. Observes required safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations. May operate a vehicle to transport tools and materials to work site. Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: Minimum two years working experience that demonstrates knowledge in two areas (Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical or Painting). Knowledge in the applicable combination of trades sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Must have skill in the safe use of a variety of basic hand tools, portable power tools and use of small construction equipment (scaffolding, tractors, trucks, etc.). Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures, tools, mechanical and electrified equipment, commonly used chemicals and basic safe work practices. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly and effectively to changing program needs and regulations. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written skills
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