MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic in the NAV SCHOOL EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.

Major duties

• You will Interpret guidelines (e.g., blueprints, diagrams, sketches, technical specifications) to complete facilities maintenance and repair work (e.g., roofing, painting, woodcraft, carpentry, structural).
• You will determine tools needed to complete maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, fencing, landscaping, storm drains, roads, or other facilities.
• You will use basic tools (e.g., impact wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, brake tools, screwdrivers) to assist in making repairs or modifications to landscaping equipment.
• You will inspect utility and disposal systems to determine conformance to standards or to locate leaks and other defects.
• You will select materials to perform carpentry work to verify fit, dimensions, structural integrity, and other required objectives are met.

Qualifications

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 INSPECT - I have the ability to inspect the work of others and to perform common tasks under general supervision including 1) Mowing lawns, removing weeds, removing debris, and pruning bushes; 2) Interpreting and working from instructions, sketches, schematics, manuals, and blueprints; and 3) Installing various plumbing utility, supply, and disposal systems such as drain pipes, hot and cold water piping, and showers/tubs. 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.