Job summary

You will serve as a MAINTENANCE WORKER in the PUBLIC WORKS BUSINESS LINE of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.

Major duties

You will measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify wood, composite, and wood substitutes to produce usable items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding and scaffolds. You will apply standard measurements, specifications, and instructions to produce a serviceable product or make repairs or modifications where specific fit and accuracy are within allowable limits. You will prepare (scraping, filling holes, sanding) and paints wood, metal, concrete, and masonry surfaces of interior, exterior and components of buildings and other structures using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other means of application. You will utilize surface preparation techniques that will protect the surface and result in proper adherence of coating materials. You will prepare floor surfaces and applies finishing materials using floor sanders, hand tools, brushes, rollers, and other standard equipment. You will mark and stripe asphalt, concrete, and similar surfaces. You will repair and replace traps, defective faucets and flush-o-meters, sections of defective tile or pipe, and leaky drains.

Qualification

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Operating and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the carpentry and plumbing trade; 2) Reading and following specific shop directions to complete the trade; 3) Assisting others with Repairing and/or replacing traps, defective faucets and flush-o-meters, sections of defective tile or pipe, and leaky drains; 4) Assisting others in replacing windows and doors, installing jams, repairing/replacing flooring, painting, general rough framing, and sheet rock installation. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION ABILITY TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN A SHOP ABILITY TO HANDLE WEIGHTS AND LOADS ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.