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MWR Plumber

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
CNRSW Naval Base San Diego N94

Summary

The position is located in the Maintenance Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, in the Commander Navy Region Southwest (CNRSW). The incumbent is involved in installing, modifying and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems such as sewage, water, oil and gas distribution system for facilities and buildings belonging to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department in CNRSW.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/29/2026 to 02/28/2026
Salary
$24.64 to - $24.64 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
NBSD Projects
San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - 35-40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
26-12876036
Control number
855917200

Duties

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A. Installs, modifies and makes repairs to sinks, commodes, disposal units, dishwashers, water lines, drains, pipes, valves, and other related equipment. Locates source or problem, removes, cleans, replaces parts as needed to insure proper operation, flow, and drainage of equipment and facilities.

B. Determines feasibility of work order by using building plans and blue prints, determines if work should be referred to Public Works Center. Determines material and parts needed, time frame to complete job with estimated cost of MWR projects.

C. Assists in the updating of facilities by painting, refinishing, carpeting and repairing walls, ceilings, furniture and floors, both wooden or tile.

D. Operates a motor vehicle in getting to and from assignments. Prepares vehicle reports as needed. Checks vehicle or proper maintenance/safety checks, such as gas and oil, required oil change and brakes are in proper order, etc. Secures vehicle in designated area at end of day.

E. Cleans all work areas and other assigned areas. Performs preventive maintenance of shop tools and equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Incumbent must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Must have knowledge of standard plumbing methods and techniques, with three years experience.

Have ability to use handtools such as tapes, hacksaws, pipe threaders, pipe wrenches, hammer, etc.

Capable of using power tools, such as skill saws, table saws, plumb bobs hydrostatic pumps, power drills, etc., in a safe effective way.

Capable of mixing stains, paints, and other coatings according to written or oral directions, ability to recognize the proper appearance and consistency.

Ability to apply coatings and paint.

Posses a California driver's license to qualify for government drivers.

Must have the ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints, use shop mathematics, and layout such things as angles, arcs, and circles.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

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.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05. Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

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.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 knowledge, skills and abilities (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. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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