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HELPER TRAINEE (SHIP MAINTENANCE)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Hawaii
Salary
$17.13 - $19.97
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This entry-level trainee position involves supporting ship and submarine maintenance tasks, such as helping with repairs, cleaning workspaces, and handling basic tools and materials in a naval fleet setting in Hawaii.
It's ideal for reliable individuals eager to learn hands-on trades without needing prior extensive experience, as long as they demonstrate dependability and basic skills through past work or volunteer efforts.
The role emphasizes quality of performance over years of experience, making it a good starting point for those interested in military maintenance careers.
Key Requirements
- Reliability and dependability as the primary screen-out factor for minimum eligibility
- Ability to assist with disassembly, repair, and assembly of ship or submarine components
- Skills in removing, fitting, and installing equipment and parts
- Capability to perform cleaning tasks like sanding, prepping, scrubbing, sweeping, and general housekeeping
- Proficiency in obtaining tools, plans, and materials, and maintaining a clean workspace free of grease and oil
- Experience with basic maintenance such as oiling, greasing machinery, disposing of materials, and ordinary upkeep
- Qualifications based on quality of knowledge, skills, and abilities per OPM Trades and Labor Handbook, including paid/unpaid or volunteer experience
Full Job Description
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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. The Screen-out Element for this position is: RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY.
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. Major Duties:
- You will assist with disassembly, repair, and assembly of ship/submarine components.
- You will remove, fit, and install components and equipment.
- You will sand, prep, scrub, sweep, and perform other general housekeeping tasks.
- You will obtain tools, plans and materials.
- You will keep work space and shops free of excess grease and oil.
- You will oil and grease machinery or equipment.
- You will dispose of materials, clean, and perform ordinary maintenance.
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