(Electrician) Tradesperson 1 -30908

HII•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tradesperson 1 will support HII’s Elevator Support Unit (ESU), performing skilled-trades, maintenance, and technical work on U.S. Navy ship weapon and aircraft elevators and associated systems. This includes aircraft elevators, weapons elevators, cargo-handling systems, vertical stores conveyors, and related equipment. The role is based in Chesapeake, Virginia, and requires travel within and outside the continental United States. Work takes place in industrial and shipboard environments, with possible extended periods aboard ships at sea. Under direction, the employee performs routine technical trades work, supports repairs and installations, and uses blueprints and technical manuals. Assignments include standard work in the employee’s trade specialty and semi-skilled or unskilled labor related to installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and equipment. The employee may also perform duties outside regular assignments to complete the work and may assist other employees or Navy personnel with shipboard systems and daily operations. The position involves physical labor and close work with higher-level employees on specialized assignments.

Requirements

High school education and one year of related experience, or trade school or equivalent.
Knowledge of and/or experience using basic hand tools.
Experience working in a team environment.
Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures.
Ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must provide own hand tools as designated for the trades specialty.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing at least 30 pounds.
Ability to climb and work on ladders, work in extreme temperatures and confined spaces, and work aboard ships and in shipyards under industrial conditions.
Ability to work in conditions involving high heat, humidity, noise, and dirt, and to work aloft or over vessel sides.
May be required to wear a respirator and ride ships at sea for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and/or experience in a trades specialty such as mechanical, electrical, welding, HVAC, or fitting.
A current, valid DoD security clearance.
Currently enrolled in, or graduated from or completed, a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program within the last two years.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and/or related technical documents.

Responsibilities

Support technical repairs and installations involving shipboard elevator systems and related equipment.
Perform routine technical trades duties under direction and work from blueprints and technical manuals.
Install, maintain, and repair systems and equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators, cargo-handling systems, and vertical stores conveyors.
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to assigned work.
Perform duties outside regular assignments as needed to complete an installation or work assignment.
Work closely with higher-level employees on specialized assignments.
Assist other employees or Navy personnel with shipboard systems and day-to-day operations.
Travel within and outside the continental United States as required.