Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Singapore Area Coordinator (SAC). Incumbent serves as a Maintenance Helper and assists in repairs and
upkeep of fitness facilities.
Clarification from the agency
WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Military and Civilian sponsored dependents within the local 50 miles radius commuting area (including applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family Member Preference, and current Federal employees).
Singaporean local residents within the area of consideration must apply via https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/ to be considered.
Duties
- Serves as assistant to a higher grade maintenance worker/mechanic in maintaining all fitness program equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition.
- Assists in the performance of one or more trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, and other related trades.
- Assists maintenance workers in performing general maintenance, repair and/or alterations to such items as: doors, floors, floor covering, walls, ceiling, windows, electrical switches, receptacles and light fixtures, commodes, wash basins and showers.
- Assists in performing repairs of fitness/recreation/mess equipment and appliances and other related maintenance and/or custodial duties.
- Assists in the performance of simple plumbing repairs, replacing faucets or washers, repairing toilet flushing devices, clearing clogged drains, and tightening leaking pipe joints.
- Assists in the performance of light maintenance on air conditioning units and intermediate maintenance on equipment in the facility.
- Assists in the performance of minor electrical repairs to switches and boxes, and replaces electric lights, fuses and fixtures.
- Drives motor vehicles to and from work sites, warehouses, and dumps.
- Maintains maintenance area in a safe and clean condition.
- Observes environmental, safety, security and housekeeping rules and regulations.
- Assists with maintaining fitness facilities (i.e. athletic field).
Conditions of Employment
- Work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent is exposed to dirt, paint vapors and fumes, possible electric shock, scrapes, burns and cuts.
- Lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. Occasionally, may handle materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over.
- Requires prolonged standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Exerts physical effort in controlling equipment, carrying and setting up ladders and scaffolds and working from ladders and scaffolds.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within ninety (90) days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification, Navy Basic Fitness Certification.
Qualifications
- Must have basic knowledge of trade practices sufficient to complete simple tasks using common skills.
- Familiarity with safe use of common hand and powered tools.
Education
- When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package.
- Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
- Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
- All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
- To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
- All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
- *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
- Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
- For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:
- Ability To Do the Work of the Position without More than Normal Supervision.
- Examples: Plumber, Electrician, Painter, HVAC Technician, Carpenter, Navy Rates examples: Machinist Mates, Machinery Repairmen (MR), Haul Technician (HT), Engineman (EN), Damage Controlman (DC), Engine Mechanics (EN), Electricians Mate (EM), Builder (BU), Construction Electrician (CE), Construction Mechanic (CM), Utilitiesman (UT), etc.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repairs, etc.
- Ability to use measuring instruments
- Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (i.e. blueprinting reading, instruction manuals, installation guides, etc.)
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Knowledge of materials (example: carpentry - varnishes, paint, shellacs, wood, composite materials, wood substitutes, brushes, rollers, spray guns, etc.)
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume or NAF Application Form
- PCS Orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) OR Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian), if currently a military spouse or family member or a federal civilian family member
- Proof of Education (such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position
- If claiming Veteran's Preference, a legible copy of DD214 (page 4)
- If you are a current Federal employee, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF50
Note: To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required. All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study. *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s). Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12288717
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Next steps
Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
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