Maintenance Helper (Marina) Job in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

Vacancy No. FFR25-0154 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $19.73 to $19.73 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/13/2025 Close Date 12/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan


Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Recreation Program; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Incumbent serves as a Maintenance Helper and assists in repairs and upkeep of marina facilities.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, and current CNIC employees within the local Kanto region.

Duties

  • Serves as assistant to a higher grade maintenance worker/mechanic in maintaining all 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 repair of 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.
  • May assist in the performance of minor electrical repairs to switches and boxes, and replace electric lights, fuses and fixtures.
  • Drives motor vehicles to and from work sites, warehouses, and dumps.
  • Maintains maintenance shop in a safe and clean condition.
  • Observes environmental, safety, security and housekeeping rules and regulations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally may handle materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over.
  • Work is performed both inside and outside, and is exposed to dirt, paint vapors and fumes, possible electric shock, scrapes, burns and cuts.

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of trade practices sufficient to complete simple tasks using common skills.
  • Familiarity with safe use of common hand and powered tools.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid state driver's license.

Education

This position has no education requirements

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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
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.)

Required Documents

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)
  • 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.

How to Apply

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 12/31/2025 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/12687279

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

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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.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Address
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US

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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