MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
What you'd do
You will serve as a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC in the Production Resources Department (Code 900), Production Resources Manager (Code 901), Service Shop (Code 990) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will perform a variety of tasks involved in the servicing and upkeep of vessels, and maintenance of radiologically controlled buildings. You will perform tasks in at least two or more of the following trades; electrical, air-conditioning, pluming, pipefitting, carpentry, painting, and insulation. You will prepare, pack, and transfer radiological material. You will produce requested carpentry and woodworking products to support shipyard maintenance work. You will plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment. You will operate and maintain HVAC systems and ductwork/vent inside radiological controlled areas. You will remove and replace electrical fixtures and controls; making repairs; rearranging old or installing new outlets, relays, switches, light fixtures, and testing circuits.
What you need to qualify
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints; Ability to utilizing shop mathematics to plan, compute, and layout projects. Ability to utilize knowledge of the physical exterior and interior configurations of a large variety of submarines and surface ships. Ability to observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Ability to utilize tools and equipment common to the trade and be skilled in the safety precautions, principals, and work methods associated with a maintenance mechanic. Ability to utilize tools and equipment common to the trade. Ability to maintain tools and equipment of the trade. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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