Maintenance Helper

About the role

This position is located in the Facilities/Maintenance Branch, Support Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair facilities and equipment, as well as facility renovations and support of special events and programs under the jurisdiction of the MWR Department.

Responsibilities

• Help 85% - Under the directions of the Maintenance Leader and Maintenance Manager, incumbent performs work requiring semi-skilled knowledge in the use of basic hand tools, such as saws, screwdrivers, hammers and basic power tools for several trades. Trades consist of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting and snow removal. Assists in work and projects for higher grade Maintenance workers.
• Perform labor duties, including but not limited to: moving items as directed, repair and maintain the athletic fields, performs periodic inventory of maintenance stock and equipment, removes trash, cleans and maintains the picnic grounds and exterior facility grounds to include the following duties when required: mowing lawns, trimming, raking leaves, pulling weeds, snow removal and keeping buildings and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
• Must be able to drive the department vehicles and tractor to assist in assigned duties. Troubleshoot and repair small equipment, change light bulbs, unclog drains, minor repairs to walls, ceilings, tables, chairs and floors, etc. Installation of special event equipment, tents, inflatables and electrical, etc. for base events as they come up. Snow removal for MWR designated facilities is required. Able to safely operate gas powered snow blowers, snow shovels and salt spreaders.
• Able to safely operate gas powered snow blowers, snow shovels and salt spreaders. May perform custodial duties as assigned when needed, requiring operation of basic cleaning equipment, tools, materials and products.
• 10% - Able to read and interpret basic work orders or plans. Able to understand and follow verbal direction. Determines the type of materials and tools needed in accomplishing work. Able to maintain and repair tools and equipment when needed or required. Able to read and use proper applications according to a MSDS. Familiarizes, interprets and incorporates safety requirements, environmental, Hazmat and OSHA rules and regulations.
• 5% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment Must pass all applicable records and background check. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 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 possess the following: Knowledge of semi-skilled elements of many trades. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Ability to care for, check fluids and determine the proper operation of a vehicle. Possesses sound basic knowledge of the elements of may trade fields as to material, repair parts, tools and methods of performing work. Must be able to work independently as well as with others.