Here is an opportunity to serve as a Maintenance Helper with the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. In this role, you will assist higher-grade maintenance workers in keeping all fitness program equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition. You’ll work across multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, and painting. The hourly rate is $20.11, plus a non-taxable Post Allowance if eligible. This is a permanent, full-time position open to applicants with SOFA sponsorship only, including military spouses, family members, and current CNIC employees within the Kanto region.
Who We Are
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. We are committed to maintaining high-quality fitness facilities for our service members and their families. Our team values safety, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Serve as assistant to a higher grade maintenance worker/mechanic in maintaining all fitness program equipment and facilities.
- Assist in the performance of one or more trade practices associated with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, and other related trades.
- Assist maintenance workers in performing general maintenance, repair and/or alterations to doors, floors, floor covering, walls, ceilings, windows, electrical switches, receptacles and light fixtures, commodes, wash basins and showers.
- Assist in performing repairs of fitness, recreation, and mess equipment and appliances, and other related maintenance and/or custodial duties.
- Assist in the performance of simple plumbing repairs, replacing faucets or washers, repairing toilet flushing devices, clearing clogged drains, and tightening leaking pipe joints.
- Assist in the performance of light maintenance on air conditioning units and intermediate maintenance on equipment in the facility.
- Assist in the performance of minor electrical repairs to switches and boxes, and replace electric lights, fuses and fixtures.
- Drive motor vehicles to and from work sites, warehouses, and dumps.
- 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.
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to work under the direct and constant supervision of the Fitness Facility Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, or Fitness Director.
- 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 safe use of common hand and powered tools.
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision, performing maintenance duties such as plumbing, painting, air conditioning, carpentry, and electricity.
- Navy Rates examples: Machinist Mates, Machinery Repairmen, Haul Technician, Engineman, Damage Controlman, Engine Mechanics, Electricians Mate, Builder, Construction Electrician, Construction Mechanic, Utilities man, etc.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain within 90 days of hire: CPR, AED Certification, and Navy Basic Fitness Certification.
- Ability to lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds and over.
- Ability to perform prolonged standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Conditions of Employment
- Must reside within the commuting area.
- Non-U.S. Citizen or Non-U.S. Bona Fide Resident Alien applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven years of history from their country’s embassy-consulate upon receipt of a formal job offer.
- Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required.
- Selection may be tentative pending completion of satisfactory employment reference checks.
- May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- Employees and family members requiring medical or dental care in Japan may experience limitations accessing care and could incur costly expenses. Access to military medical and dental facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of $20.11, plus non-taxable Post Allowance if eligible.
- Permanent, full-time federal employment.
- Comprehensive benefits package as a U.S. government employee.
- The opportunity to serve the military community at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
- A role where your maintenance skills directly support fitness facilities for service members and their families.
How to Apply
Resumes must be limited to two pages.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit all required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date,.
Required documents include:
- Resume (two-page maximum)
- Proof of SOFA Status (PCS orders and Family Entry Approval or Sponsor’s Letter of Employment)
- If claiming Military or Family Member Preference: PCS orders, Family Entry Approval or Sponsor’s Letter of Employment, and marriage certificate
- If claiming Veteran’s Preference: DD-214 Member-4 page and supporting documentation
- If a current or former Federal Employee: most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
- If claiming DOD NAF Business Based Action priority consideration: copy of notice of separation
Applications missing any required document will not be eligible for consideration.
To apply, click Apply to access the online application through USAJOBS. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account.
For questions, contact CNRJ NAF Human Resources at 81-468-16-5446 or email FFR_NAFRecruitment@us.navy.mil.
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil.
