MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN NA-08 RFT (ALL SOURCES) Job in Iwakuni, Japan

Vacancy No. 73098 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $22.63 to $22.63 Grade 08 to 08
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/21/2025 Close Date 6/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Iwakuni, Japan


Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

Carries out maintenance and repair work in and around the facility as assigned by the supervisor. Performs the day-to-day maintenance and repair of buildings, related fixtures, utilities, and equipment throughout the organization.  Conducts regular safety inspections of all front of house and back of house spaces.  Responds to work requests from guests and staff, prioritizing issues that impact guests and their lives and/or safety.  Coordinates with MCHS lodging management on out of order guest rooms and prioritizes necessary repairs to return to service in a timely manner.  Assists with the ordering of materials and equipment as needed.  Maintains inventory of shop materials for effective maintenance operations.  Facilitates service calls by 3rd party repair and service contractors by providing access to equipment and building access as needed to complete the work.  Monitors whereabouts and provides escort to outside personnel.  Conducts preventative maintenance on guest rooms and public areas on a regular basis using checklists and adheres to a schedule of doing so. Reprograms and replaces digital door locking systems.  Unlocks and rekeys hotel safes. Participates in scheduled property walks as assigned with MCHS management personnel.

Plumbing:  Makes plumbing repairs that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units of utility, supply, and disposal systems, such as dirty traps, sections of broken tile, damaged or broken pipes, leaky faucets, and stopped up drains. Installs water heaters, garbage disposal units, faucets, and sinks.

Carpentry:  Measures, cuts, and constructs or repairs wood or wood substitute items such as scaffolds, staging parts, panels, bins, pallets, concrete forms, dry walls, sheathing, and roof decking.

Painting:  Performs standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying, by the use of coating materials that are prepared according to specific directions, and by the application of coating techniques that ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected, and free from drips and runs.

Electrical:  Performs standard testing methods on electrical systems to include the use of multi-meter, electrical current detection device, or visual inspection of breaker switches. Modifies existing electrical circuits by installing outlets, switches, and fluorescent or LED lighting ballasts. Properly caps unused wiring.

Gardening:  Keep lodging facility in desirable condition and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles. Picks up trash and debris around facilities. Using broom, shovels and rakes, cleans walks, entranceway, patios, gutters, etc. of dirt and debris as required. Cuts and trims trees and removes shrubbery. Maintains area in proper condition. Loads, unloads, locates, relocates and carries various types of items such as tables, chairs, and supply items from and to locations by use of truck or available vehicles. 
Performs daily preventative maintenance on all vehicles and equipment used to perform assigned duties. Reports any unusual maintenance problems to supervisor.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Works closely with Guest Services, Housekeeping and Laundry teams and maintains open lines of communication.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:  Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize work.  Must have the ability to lead a work crew. Must possess a demonstrated comprehensive working knowledge of carpentry, electrical, painting, cement, and plumbing trades. Must be able to operation equipment such as air compressors, generators, and cement mixers. Must have skill in the use of a variety of hand tools commensurate with construction work.  Must have knowledge in basic mathematics.  Must have the ability to program digital locks and safes with basic computer skills.  May operate a motor vehicle more than 14,400 lbs to transport equipment, etc.  The incumbent is required to obtain a government vehicle license within 30 days of hire.  

RESPONSIBILITY:  Works under Area Maintenance Manager. The majority of the work is performed independently where the incumbent makes decisions based on personal knowledge. May participate in new employee orientation and provide safety briefs to lodging staff.   Informs the supervisor or department lead in the progress of work assignments.  

PHYSICAL EFFORT:  Work requires prolonged standing; stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lift and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.

WORKING CONDITION:  Work is performed both inside and outside.  Exposed to dirt, paint vapors and fumes.  Must wear issued protective gear. During states of emergencies such as tropical storms may be required to stay on site as part of an on-site duty team to assist guests staying at the lodging facility.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Please include MONTH/YEAR and HOURS per week for all previous work experience listed on the resume. If there is no indication of time in position, we will credit the minimum.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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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.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Required Documents:

            *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

            *If prior/retiring military, DD214 Member Copy/Statement of Service

 *PCS Orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) OR Sponsor's

Letter of Employment 

(Civilian)

 *If you have prior federal employment, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR), SF-50, SF3434, SF2545, or paperwork that is equivalent to the others listed.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE 

All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor's orders during the application process. If a copy of the orders are not submitted during the application process, the spouse will NOT be considered as part of the military spousal preference population when being routed to the hiring manager for consideration.

** NOTE - In accordance with MCO P12000.11A there is no limit to the number of times spousal preference may be applied to referral and selection for non-continuing positions (flexible). Spouses may be simultaneously referred for continuing and non-continuing positions. Eligibility of spousal preference terminates upon acceptance or declination of an offer for a Regular Full-Time or Part-Time position, even if the spouse elects any other categories on the initial application.  (Applies to all positions NF03 and below level)

LEGAL IMMIGRATION STATUS RESPONSIBILITY

**NOTE (1) In regards to your current legal residence status in Japan, it is your responsibility to maintain legal residence status and take necessary steps to retain a current Visa up until you are employed with MCCS and issued SOFA status.

**NOTE (2) For applicants with Japanese permanent residency status; in accordance with USFJI 36-2611, para. 4.2.2.1., the individual is not entitled to acquire double residency status in Japan. SOFA status will be granted once you take an action to relinquish Japanese permanent residency.

Agency contact information

MARINE CORPS HOSPITALITY SVCS
Address
MARINE CORPS HOSPITALITY SVCS
3044 CATLIN AVENUE
QUANTICO, VA 22134-5003
USA

Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.