Maintenance Mechanic

Naval Education and Training Command•Eglin AFB, FL

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic serves in the NAV SCHOOL EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL and performs facilities, building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair. The work includes interpreting technical instructions and drawings, identifying tools and materials, inspecting utility and disposal systems, and assisting with landscaping equipment repairs. The position requires a valid U.S. driver's license, security clearance, pre-employment physical and drug testing, and continuous use of personal protective equipment. Travel may be required, including to remote or isolated locations in the continental United States and overseas. The position may involve an uncommon work tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime or night differential hours.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must meet the Office of Personnel Management Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties; the screen-out element is the ability to inspect work and perform common tasks under general supervision.
Must have the ability to mow lawns, remove weeds and debris, prune bushes, interpret and work from instructions and technical drawings, and install plumbing systems.
Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to random drug testing.
Must wear required personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include remote or isolated sites in the continental United States and overseas.
Must be available for an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work overtime or night differential hours.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, technical specifications, and other guidelines to complete facilities maintenance and repair work, including roofing, painting, woodcraft, carpentry, and structural work.
Determine the tools needed to maintain and repair buildings, structures, fencing, landscaping, storm drains, roads, and other facilities.
Use basic tools, such as impact wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, brake tools, and screwdrivers, to assist with landscaping equipment repairs or modifications.
Inspect utility and disposal systems for compliance with standards and to locate leaks or other defects.
Select materials for carpentry work and verify that fit, dimensions, structural integrity, and other required objectives are met.
Perform common groundskeeping tasks, including mowing lawns, removing weeds and debris, and pruning bushes.
Install plumbing utility, supply, and disposal systems, including drain pipes, hot and cold water piping, and showers or tubs.