Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Helper to join the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch. In this role, you’ll assist higher-grade maintenance workers in keeping fitness facilities and equipment in optimal operating condition across the installation. If you have basic trade skills, enjoy hands-on work, and want to contribute to the well-being of service members and their families in a dynamic military community, this position offers stable employment with the federal government.
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About the Position
This full-time, permanent position is assigned to the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch within Fleet Readiness at Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Working under the direct supervision of the Fitness Facility Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, or Fitness Director, you’ll assist with general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of fitness facilities and equipment. From simple plumbing and electrical repairs to painting, carpentry, and custodial duties, your work will directly support the mission of providing quality fitness and recreation opportunities for the military community at Yokosuka.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as an assistant to higher-grade maintenance workers and mechanics, supporting the maintenance of all fitness program equipment and facilities.
- Assist in one or more trade practices, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, air conditioning, painting, and related trades.
- Help perform general maintenance, repair, and alterations to doors, floors, floor covering, walls, ceilings, windows, electrical switches, receptacles, light fixtures, commodes, wash basins, and showers.
- Assist in repairing fitness, recreation, and mess equipment and appliances, along with other maintenance and custodial duties.
- Perform simple plumbing repairs, including replacing faucets and washers, repairing toilet flushing devices, clearing clogged drains, and tightening leaking pipe joints.
- Assist with light maintenance on air conditioning units and intermediate maintenance on facility equipment.
- Support minor electrical repairs to switches and boxes, replacing electric lights, fuses, and fixtures.
- Drive motor vehicles to and from work sites, warehouses, and dumps as required.
- Maintain the maintenance area in a safe and clean condition.
- Observe environmental, safety, security, and housekeeping rules and regulations.
- Assist with maintaining fitness facilities, including athletic fields.
Qualifications and Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 90 days of hire:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
- Navy Basic Fitness Certification
- Ability to lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment weighing up to 10 pounds, occasionally handling materials up to 40 pounds and over.
- Requires prolonged standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Must be able to work under the direct and constant supervision of designated supervisors.
- Ability to perform simple tasks independently after receiving detailed instructions.
- Exercise continual care due to the nature of tools and equipment used and the weight of objects handled.
- Basic knowledge of trade practices sufficient to complete simple tasks using common skills.
- Familiarity with the safe use of common hand and powered tools.
- Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision, including maintenance duties such as plumbing, painting, air conditioning, carpentry, and electricity.
Preferred Background:
Navy rates with relevant experience include Machinist’s Mates, Machinery Repairmen, Hull Technicians, Enginemen, Damage Controlmen, Engine Mechanics, Electrician’s Mates, Builders, Construction Electricians, Construction Mechanics, and Utilitiesmen.
Who May Apply:
Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only, including:
- Current Military Spouse Preference
- Family Member Preference
- Current CNIC employees within the Kanto region
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly Wage:Â $20.11 per hour
- Additional Allowance:Â Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance (if eligible)
- Pay Scale and Grade:Â NA 5
- Work Schedule:Â Full-time, permanent
- Service:Â Competitive
- Benefits:Â As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to make your federal career rewarding, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and more. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it’s full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Important Information for Applicants
- Residence:Â All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
- Medical Access:Â Employees and their family members who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing care both on the military installation and in the local economy, and could incur costly medical expenses. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
- Non-US Citizens:Â Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.
- Probationary Period:Â Selectee may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- Direct Deposit:Â Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required.
- Commitment:Â 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.
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted at the time of application:
- Resume limited to two pages
- Proof of SOFA Status:Â Copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor’s Letter of Employment (Civilian)
- If claiming Military or Family Member Preference:Â Copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor’s Letter of Employment (Civilian) AND copy of marriage certificate
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration:Â Copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Veteran’s Preference:Â Copy of DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- If a current or former Federal Employee:Â Copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
- If required under qualifications:Â Proof of Education such as high school diploma/GED or relevant coursework transcripts
- If you are an Enlisted Active Duty Member (for flex positions only):Â Approval letter from your command/special Request Chit
Note: Applications missing any required document(s) will not be eligible for consideration.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted 26.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application through USAJOBS. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (two-page maximum resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Department of the Navy (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. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Agency Contact Information
- Email:Â FFR_NAFRecruitment@us.navy.mil
- Address:Â Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, CNRJ NAF HRO (N941), PSC 473 Box 12, FPO, AP 96349-0001 US
Next Steps
Please ensure your resume and supporting documents contain all information requested. If they do not provide all required information, you may lose consideration for the job.
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 cut-off date. If you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication affecting your consideration.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of the selection certificate.
