Maintenance Helper
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Maintenance Helper job with Commander, Navy Installations Command, based in Colts Neck, NJ, for the MWR Recreation Lodging operation at Naval Weapons Station Earle. The job helps with simple repairs in several trades, such as plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, for RV parks, vacation rentals, and campgrounds. The schedule can include nights, weekends, and rotating shifts, and occasional travel may be expected.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.
What you would do
- Follow up on maintenance requests from guests, housekeeping, or the front desk.
- Help with repairs in at least two trades such as plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.
- Keep a work order log and report job status to your supervisor.
- Log trouble calls with the contractor when needed.
- Help keep guest security and privacy maintained at all times.
Do you qualify for NA-5?
With education: There is no education requirement for this job.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, two pages or less
- Proof of education, training, or licensure, such as college transcripts, as applicable
- DD-214 (Member-4 page) and supporting proof if claiming veterans' preference
- Notice of separation if claiming DOD NAF BBA priority consideration
- Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
- Most recent SF-50 or PAR if you are or were a federal employee
How you will be rated: Resumes are first checked for basic eligibility and then rated on knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) using set criteria. The best qualified applicants go to the hiring manager, and interviews are possible. Failing to provide required documents may affect your eligibility.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less and show hands-on work in at least two trades.
- Submit proof of education, training, or licenses with your application, since the announcement lists them as required documents.
- Complete the online questionnaire and submit all documents by 11:59 PM EST on 11/08/2026 to be considered.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week. Irregular hours are possible, including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and nights. Overtime and emergency recall may be required.
Conditions of employment:
- Pass a background check and federal suitability requirements
- Pass the E-Verify employment check
- May require a one-year probationary period
- Work irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and nights
- May be recalled to duty or required to work overtime, including in emergencies
- May be required to report to work when other employees are excused in bad weather or emergencies
- Drug-free workplace under Executive Order 12564
- Direct deposit required within the first 30 days of employment
- REAL ID or another accepted ID needed for military base access
- Non-citizens with under three years of recent U.S. residence may be found ineligible
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $21.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NA-5 · Nonappropriated fund (trades)
- Location
- Colts Neck, New Jersey
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Maintenance Mechanic (4749)
- Announcement
- 26-12982700
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