MWR Plumber

Maintenance Division Position

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 systems for facilities and buildings belonging to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department in CNRSW.

Responsibilities

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 the feasibility of work order by using building plans and blueprints, 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

Conditions 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 hand tools 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 : N / A