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Summary This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. This is a training or worker position and may be tailored to fit any of the occupational trades. Responsibilities 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. Such assignments may include but not limited to: 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 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 N/A Additional Information 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. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.