Fleet and Family Readiness is looking for the best and brightest to join our TEAM. The Navy team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms by enhancing the quality of life for Sailors, their families, and others in the Navy Community. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.
The Northwest Region Fleet & Family Readiness (FFR) team is dedicated to providing a full range of quality programs and services that enhance the lives of Sailors and families in support of mission readiness and retention. FFR encompasses the following areas: Family Readiness (Fleet & Family Support Centers), Fleet Readiness (Child & Youth Programs, Morale, Welfare & Recreation, and Food Service), Housing Services & Lodging (Bachelor & Family and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites), and Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor.
Fleet and Family Readiness is looking for the best and brightest to join our TEAM. The Navy team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms by enhancing the quality of life for Sailors, their families, and others in the Navy Community. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.
The Northwest Region Fleet & Family Readiness (FFR) team is dedicated to providing a full range of quality programs and services that enhance the lives of Sailors and families in support of mission readiness and retention. FFR encompasses the following areas: Family Readiness (Fleet & Family Support Centers), Fleet Readiness (Child & Youth Programs, Morale, Welfare & Recreation, and Food Service), Housing Services & Lodging (Bachelor & Family and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites), and Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor.
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on MWR operated carwashes. Responsible on daily operational car wash practices by ensuring carwash facility, equipment, motors, machines, materials and tools are maintained, repaired and cleaned to accepted customer and industry standards. Performs preventative maintenance, analyzes, disassembles, installs, repairs, reassembles, and tests mechanical and electronic problems to complete carwash repairs as required. Ensures all aspects of carwash operations are in proper working order. Performs regularly scheduled equipment and facility inspections and maintenance. Reads and interprets equipment manuals, instructions, and work plans to perform services. Keeps carwash facilities, property, equipment, tools, supplies, and measuring devices clean and organized. Disposes of unserviceable equipment through proper channels. Meets Safety Data System standards; ensures equipment, work areas, and facilities comply with environmental and safety standards. Mitigates costs by suing warranties, evaluating services and products, and researching options for services, parts, and supplies. Provides budget input by advising supervisor of facility, equipment, maintenance, and repair shop needs.
Successful completion of National Agency Background (NACI) Check required. Incumbent must be able to work a variety of shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in all types of weather as well as inside of buildings. Incumbent is frequently exposed to drafts, noise, fumes, dirt, dust, grease, and fluids that may cause irritation and possible electric shock, scrapes, burns and cuts. Employees must wear personal protective equipment when required. Musts wear personal protective equipment when required. Incumbent has the ability to lift supplies or equipment weighing up to 70 pounds without assistance. Must have a valid state driver’s license. Must be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within ninety (90) days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification and First Aid Certification.
Qualifications
Requires either vocational training and certification in related areas and two years of practical on the job experience with car wash equipment assembly, installation, and repair OR three years of job related practical experience which includes at least one year of carwash maintenance and repair. Must have excellent mechanical background and knowledge of carwash equipment. Skillful of mechanical abilities and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. Ability to read wiring diagrams and trouble shoot electrical issues using a Volt/Ohm meter. Ability to troubleshoot and replace or repair a wide variety of equipment by interpreting and applying manufacturer’s repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics, and safety manuals to repair equipment. Skilled with hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and electronic test equipment. Skilled in the use of a computer. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education
Requires either vocational training and certification in related areas and two years of practical on the job experience with car wash equipment assembly, installation, and repair OR three years of job related practical experience which includes at least one year of carwash maintenance and repair
Additional information
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. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 KSAs related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
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Navy Region Northwest
610 Dowell St
Bldg 94
Keyport, WA 98345
US
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Technical Support
Check the status of the application system and maintenance schedule here: status.fhrnavigator.com
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, report it here: support@econsys.com. The support inbox is monitored Monday through Friday, from 8 AM ET until 6 PM ET.
Make sure your status in USAJOBS is 'Received' after you submit your application to ensure it was submitted successfully.
Navy Region Northwest
610 Dowell St
Bldg 94
Keyport, WA 98345
US
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.