Automotive Helper, NA-5823-05, FLEX

OPEN DATE: 01 April 2016
CLOSING DATE: 15 April 2016

INTRODUCTION:
This position is located at the Auto Crafts Center, 36th Force Support Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Assists automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repairs on all combustion powered vehicles. Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets belts and hoses, etc. Under the direct supervision of the automotive mechanic or higher grade worker, removes and replaces with standard parts, items such as spark plugs, fan belts, starters, carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, tail pipes, etc. Assist in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributors and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle and time, and taking up on brakes. May assist higher grade mechanics and workers in making service calls. May be required to operate a light truck or van to answer trouble calls or transport men and materials to and from jobs. May assists with use of on-board computers and electronic analyzers to help diagnose problems with automatic computer control systems and emission systems. May perform maintenance on lawn cutting equipment, such as cleaning filters, spark plugs and sharpening blades. Observes environmental, safety and security rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A basic knowledge of automotive repair such as could be gain at the high school or trade level. Ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Requires standing, stooping, bending, stretching, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces. Frequently lifts, handles and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts items 50 pounds or more with mechanical devices or with assistance from other workers. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Requires a valid driver’s license.

HOW TO APPLY: Open to all interested applicants. Submit NAF Employment Application or resume to NAF Human Resources Office, Bldg 203 Halsey Drive, Nimitz Hill, Piti. Current NAF employees may apply by submitting an "Internal Application" (NAFHRO FM-01) to the NAF Human Resources Office (NAF HRO). Applications may also be submitted via email to M-GU-JRM-NAFHRO-N9@fe.navy.mil. We reserve the right to close this position without further announcement. All applications MUST be submitted to the NAF HRO by closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection.

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For those claiming hiring preferences, please contact our office or visit our website for required documents:

Military Spouse Preference: Submit MSP form with sponsor’s PCS orders.

Veteran Preference: Submit Veteran's Preference Form with DD-214, Member Copy 4

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.

We are an E-Verify participant.

The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should email them to: M-GU-JRM-NAFHRO-N9@fe.navy.mil to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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