MWR Maintenance Mechanic (Unaccompanied Housing)

Summary

This position is located at the Unaccompanied Housing operation at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD). The purpose of this position is to execute maintenance-related tasks requiring the use of skills associated with a variety of trades.

Duties

• Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times. Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times. The incumbent is responsible for a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of physical plant facilities. Maintains work order log and follow up as required. Reports status to supervisor. Logs trouble calls with contractors as appropriate. Makes and installs plumbing repairs to sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals, P-traps, shut-off valves washing machines and water supply. The incumbent works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of systems and equipment. Installs, modifies, and repairs systems like those described above by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems. Performs routine maintenance on washers and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents, replacing hoses and fittings as required, and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action. Installs equipment, recognizes the causes of faulty equipment, and makes repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems. The systems are used to condition areas and to cool equipment such as water dispensers, and small structures or areas that use unit comfort coolers, window units and other similar equipment. Mechanics work from oral instructions, blueprints, and work orders. They trace and locate defects to determine the type and extent of repair needed and they plan the work, select the proper tools and testing devices and accomplish repairs according to accepted trade practices. Repairs are 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. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballasts, bulbs and tubes. May install or repair electrical systems incidental to the construction or maintenance of facilities. Receives work orders, oral instructions, and wiring diagrams that indicate the nature of the repair or installation to be made, the layout and placement of circuitry, fixtures, and controls, and the types of wiring, parts, and equipment installed. They locate broken, worn, damaged, or poorly operating wiring, fixtures, controls, and equipment through visual check or through use of a small variety of test equipment, for example, test lamps, voltage testers, ammeters, and polarity testers. Uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Constructs and repairs a wide variety of structural items. Set up and operate a wide variety of wood working machines and tools. Assemble items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, and uses glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops. Uses wood, metal, and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently, and determine the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Plan and carry out projects from initial layout to completion. Coating work is accomplished by any of the accepted methods of the trade including special finishing techniques such as marbling and graining, by using coating materials that are prepared in special as well as common ways, and by applying coating techniques that ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements. Incumbent determine the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required, for example, glossy finish, grained effect, or a finish that must meet specified thicknesses and levels. Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rottenstone, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins, and mixing and applying pre-coating agents. They prepare coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing in various additives. Applies coating materials with any of the accepted trade devices including those designed to give special effects. They see that the coating finish meets requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum three years of experience with demonstrated skill in two areas (Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Painting). Knowledge in the applicable combination of trades sufficient to perform the duties of the position. A recognized professional certification or license in one trade (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, or painting) trade is preferred. Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures, tools, mechanical and electrified equipment, chemicals and basic safe work practices is required. Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude; demonstrate effective communication skills; professionally interact with guests; answering guest questions concerning hotel facilities; and provide information about local attractions. Provide assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary. Must possess basic math and reading skills.Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series

How to apply

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