Maintenance Worker (UH) Job in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

Vacancy No. JAX- 25-12673688 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $21.91 to $25.55 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/23/2025 Close Date 2/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL


Summary

This position is located at the Unaccompanied Housing (UH) operation at NAS Jacksonville MWR. The purpose of this position is to assist with facilities maintenance work across multiple trade practices, executing tasks that require skills in various trades. The incumbent may work independently or as part of a quick response maintenance team.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Incumbent must reside within 50 miles of the hiring installation (NAS Jacksonville).

Duties

  • Maintain the security and privacy of all residents consistently.
  • Responsible for a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of physical plant facilities.
  • Review QR code service requests, via email, and service task requests in the electronic Military Housing (eMH) system. Schedule work as required. Report status to supervisor. Document service task status in eMH and conducts follow-up with reporting to residents.
  • Perform semi-skilled or unskilled work in the following trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures.
The incumbent will troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance duties including but not limited to:
  • Plumbing: Troubleshoot and make basic plumbing repairs and refers more complex problems to supervisor for action. May include sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals, P-traps, shut-off valves on washing machines and water supply that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units. May change out garbage disposals, faucets, and other minor plumbing parts.
  • Washer/Dryer repair: Perform routine maintenance on washers and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents, replacing hoses and fittings as required, and referring more complex problems.
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Troubleshoot and make basic repair to PTAC units as appropriate. Changes out PTAC units and PTAC sleeves. Performs routine scheduled cleaning of PTAC units and drains.
  • Electrical: Recognizes and reports electrical problems. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballasts, bulbs and tubes.
  • Carpentry: Conducts basic carpentry repairs such as repairing or replacing screens and performing minor repair and replacement of drywall, carpet or similar items.
  • Painting: Prepares areas and utilizes standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying and ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips and runs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
  • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

FACTOR 1: SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Minimum two years of experience with demonstrated skill in at least two areas (e.g., Plumbing, Washer/Dryer repair, HVAC, Electrical, Carpentry, or Painting).

Knowledge in the applicable combination of trades sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures, tools, mechanical and electrified equipment, commonly used chemicals and basic safe work practices is required.

Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude; demonstrate effective communication skills; professionally interact with residents; answering resident questions concerning UH facilities; and provide information about installation and local area. Aid in handling resident complaints, involving management as necessary.

Must possess basic math, reading, and computer skills.

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English.

FACTOR 2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Performs duties under the direct supervision of the Unaccompanied Housing Facilities Liaison or UH Manager who sets and prioritizes work assignments, establishes deadlines, approves leave requests, and evaluates performance of the incumbent.

Work assignments (completed and in-progress) are spot-checked daily via documented inspection reports to ensure that work practices, techniques, records, and other functions are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions.

Recurring assignments (e.g. follow-up on maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, walking the grounds, etc.) are carried out independently without specific instructions.

FACTOR 3. GUIDELINES
The incumbent is expected to perform daily work on own initiative and carry out assignments in accordance with DOD and Navy regulations. Situations involving unfamiliar problems not covered by instructions are referred to the supervisor for resolution.

Typically, employee uses routine instructions and work methods that are common to the trade and may be general in nature. Where available the incumbent will rely on blueprints, manufacturer's instructions, manuals, and maintenance specifications.

FACTOR 4. COMPLEXITY
The operation conducts business 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Customer service is of the foremost importance in this position.

Due to the need to accomplish work across two or more trades, the work consists of a variety of duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods.

Independent discretion is needed to determine how best to approach the work and which methods to apply.

FACTOR 5. SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of the work is to provide quick response maintenance services. The work directly contributes to the military members quality of life, mission readiness, and contributes to job satisfaction and retention of valuable members.

FACTOR 6. CONTACTS
Contacts include regional staff, Installation Housing staff, and various tenant command representatives. Some contact with contractors, vendors, and representatives of private industry.

FACTOR 7. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are made to coordinate and/or obtain information relating to the maintenance operation.

FACTOR 8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The incumbent is required to do considerable standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing. Must have ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor as unassisted lifting, moving, and carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (100 pounds assisted) is required. May be required to climb/descend stairs and ladders, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in uncomfortable positions.

FACTOR 9. WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work involves normal risks or discomforts associated with plant operations, facility management, and/or mechanical systems. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with potential exposure to extreme weather or temperature conditions. Occasional exposure to dusty or dirty conditions exists when visiting rooms or facilities undergoing repair, maintenance, or renovation. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position may be designated ALPHA personnel for inclement weather or in the interest of national security and may be required to report for work when other employees are excused.

This position is subject to the possibility of workdays on weekends and holidays, as well as, rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours. The staff member may be recalled to duty and/or required to work overtime, including on an emergency basis.

May be required to possess a valid state driver's license, as travel to other facilities may be required within the normal scope of duties.

In order to verify fitness for duty, a complete physical examination may be required.

This position is subject to a favorable National Agency Check.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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 Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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 experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

-Resume
Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
-Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
-Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:

1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active-duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

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 begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.

Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.

Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.

Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/06/2025 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/12673688It 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=ApplicantTo 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

Agency contact information

Mikka Glenn
Address
NAS Jacksonville
Bldg 1 Langley Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32212
US
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Next steps

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ 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.


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