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MWR Plumber
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$24.64 - $24.64
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a plumber for the Navy's recreation facilities in San Diego, where you'll install, fix, and maintain plumbing systems like pipes, sinks, and drains in buildings used for morale and welfare activities.
You'll also handle some painting, minor repairs, and vehicle operation to get to job sites.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on plumbing experience who enjoys practical maintenance work in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- At least three years of experience in standard plumbing methods and techniques
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Proficiency in using hand tools (e.g., pipe wrenches, hacksaws) and power tools (e.g., drills, saws) safely
- Skill in interpreting building plans, blueprints, and applying shop mathematics for layouts
- Valid California driver's license
- Capability to mix, apply paints and coatings, and perform minor facility updates like refinishing surfaces
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, cleaning work areas, and operating vehicles with safety checks
Full Job Description
The position is located in the Maintenance Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, in the Commander Navy Region Southwest (CNRSW).
The incumbent is involved in installing, modifying and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems such as sewage, water, oil and gas distribution system for facilities and buildings belonging to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department in CNRSW.
Incumbent must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Must have knowledge of standard plumbing methods and techniques, with three years experience.
Have ability to use handtools such as tapes, hacksaws, pipe threaders, pipe wrenches, hammer, etc.
Capable of using power tools, such as skill saws, table saws, plumb bobs hydrostatic pumps, power drills, etc., in a safe effective way.
Capable of mixing stains, paints, and other coatings according to written or oral directions, ability to recognize the proper appearance and consistency. Ability to apply coatings and paint.
Posses a California driver's license to qualify for government drivers.
Must have the ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints, use shop mathematics, and layout such things as angles, arcs, and circles. Major Duties:
A. Installs, modifies and makes repairs to sinks, commodes, disposal units, dishwashers, water lines, drains, pipes, valves, and other related equipment.
Locates source or problem, removes, cleans, replaces parts as needed to insure proper operation, flow, and drainage of equipment and facilities. B.
Determines feasibility of work order by using building plans and blue prints, determines if work should be referred to Public Works Center.
Determines material and parts needed, time frame to complete job with estimated cost of MWR projects. C.
Assists in the updating of facilities by painting, refinishing, carpeting and repairing walls, ceilings, furniture and floors, both wooden or tile. D.
Operates a motor vehicle in getting to and from assignments. Prepares vehicle reports as needed.
Checks vehicle or proper maintenance/safety checks, such as gas and oil, required oil change and brakes are in proper order, etc. Secures vehicle in designated area at end of day. E.
Cleans all work areas and other assigned areas. Performs preventive maintenance of shop tools and equipment.
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