Maintenance Worker

Full Job Description

This position is located at the CNRSE, Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans MWR.

Performs work in at least two of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Two years of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: A minimum two years documented general experience, with two years documented specialized experience in the applicable combination of trades noted herein sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Ability to read, write and follow appropriate plans and specifications. Ability to communicate verbally and to perform all the necessary math computations and measurements.

Plumbing: Makes plumbing repairs that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units of utility, supply, and disposal systems, and installs and modifies simple plumbing lines (PVC) in watering systems by laying out the lines, determining routing, etc., to ensure proper operation.

Installs water heaters, garbage disposal units, faucets, and sinks.

Air Conditioning: Installs, recognizes cause of faulty equipment, makes repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air condition units and systems such as walk-in and reach-in coolers, refrigerators, ice cream cabinets, deep freezers, evaporative coolers, attic and evaporative fans, and other equipment of comparable complexity.

Electrical: 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.

Observes required safety, sanitation, and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations. Operates vehicles to transport tools and materials to work site. Performs other related duties as assigned.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities.

This will be a requirement for employment A favorable background is a requirement of this position.

Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Major Duties:

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPOBSIBILITIES: Performs work in at least two of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities: Plumbing: Makes plumbing repairs that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units of utility, supply, and disposal systems, and installs and modifies simple plumbing lines (PVC) in watering systems by laying out the lines, determining routing, etc., to ensure proper operation.

Installs water heaters, garbage disposal units, faucets, and sinks.

Air Conditioning: Installs, recognizes cause of faulty equipment, makes repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air condition units and systems such as walk-in and reach-in coolers, refrigerators, ice cream cabinets, deep freezers, evaporative coolers, attic and evaporative fans, and other equipment of comparable complexity.

Electrical: 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.

Observes required safety, sanitation, and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations. Operates vehicles to transport tools and materials to work site.

Skills and Knowledge: Two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge in the applicable combination of trades sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Possession of a valid state driver's license. Responsibility: Works under general supervision.

The majority of the work is performed independently where the incumbent makes decisions based on personal knowledge.

Physical Effort: Requires prolonged standing; stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally may handle materials and equipment weighing 50 pounds and over.

Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside and incumbent is exposed to dirt, paint vapors and fumes. Must wear issued protective gear.