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Summary This position is located in the Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services office, Facilities department. The purpose of the position is to execute maintenance-related tasks requiring the use of skills associated with a variety of trades. Responsibilities The incumbent is responsible for a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the operation and maintenance of facilities. Interprets construction and project renovation blueprints, prepares layouts and sketches, prepares purchase requests for tools, material and equipment needed to ensure. Work must be accurate and to specifications according to job requirements. Performs work in at least three of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures and utilities from initial layout to completion: Plumbing: Makes plumbing repairs to sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals, P-traps, and shut-off valves that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units. Involves installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. The incumbent works from building plans, blueprints, slant, slope, fall and proper operation of systems and equipment. Installs, modifies and repairs systems like those described above by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Recognizes the cause of faulty equipment and assists making repairs on a variety of HVAC units. Incumbent traces and locates defects to determine the type and extent of repair needed and they plan the work, select the proper tools/testing devices and accomplish repairs according to accepted trade practices. Electrical: Electrical crew is consulted for unusual or complex electrical work. Repairs are accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures. May install or repair electrical systems incident to he construction or maintenance of a facility. Carpentry: Uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Constructs and repairs a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim and miscellaneous items. Assembles items using a variety of joining techniques and are skilled in the operation of general and precision carpentry and wood working equipment and are able to produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions and acceptable appearance. Painting: Performs special coating methods such as marbling and graining using coating materials prepared in special as well as common ways and by applying coating techniques that ensure surfaces have a smooth-textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements. Observes required safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations. Operates vehicle to transport tools and materials to work site. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: A minimum three years documented general experience, with two years documented specialized experience in the applicable combination of trades noted herein sufficient to perform the duties of the position. A recognized professional certification or license in one trade is preferred. Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures, tools, mechanical and electrified equipment, chemicals and basic safe work practices is required. Ability to read, write, and follow appropriate plans and specifications. Ability to communicate verbally and to perform all necessary math computations and measurements. Plumbing Work: Knowledge of how various supply, disposal and utility systems and equipment are installed and operated. Knowledge to plan and lay out the installation and modification of various system and equipment; to interpret and apply building plane and blueprints; to use shop mathematics; and lay out such things as angles, arc and circles. Skill in the use of any of the accepted trade methods and techniques and in the use of tools and equipment. Carpentry and Paint: Must be knowledgeable in shop mathematics and possess the skill to compute complex and exact projects with features such as arcs, tangents and circles. Must have the ability to read, interpret, and apply building plans, specifications, blueprints and sketches of all complexity. Must have the knowledge of the basic components of a structure and understand the purpose of the components as they relate to the complete structure so as to insure strength, support and fit of assemblies. Must be skilled in the use of a variety of hand and power shop tools of the carpentry trade to include set up and adjustment of tools to accomplish all tasks. Must be knowledgeable of safety measures when using tools and must possess the skill to maintain the tools to include sharpening saws, tools, and accessories. Must have knowledge of standard surface preparation and coating methods and techniques. Must have skill in the use of such tools and equipment as scrapers, wire brushes, putty knives, sandpaper, paint brushes, rollers, spray guns, etc. Mason: Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of brick, block, and stonework. Has a basic knowledge of the techniques and procedures involved in laying brick, block, and stone in the construction and repair of walkways, veneer wails, and similarly uncomplicated structures. Has ability to use trowel, spirit levels, plumb bobs, air-hammers, and chisels in preparing work surfaces and accomplishing mason tasks. Knowledge of and ability to use the various hand and power tools associated with the occupation. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.