PLUMBER - Military Veterans
at Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
LOCATED AT JEB LITTLE CREEK
Job Summary: Performs the full range of plumbing duties which involve installing modifying and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Receives blueprints for new projects. Prepares sketch layout of material breakdown and fixtures ensuring that federal and local plumbing codes are adhered to. Excavates worksite and assembles material in preparation of project.
-Installs modifies and repairs new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage water water closets oil fire sprinkler systems tubs gas distribution and showers. Locates and taps main lines setting up system routes placing hangers for proper level slope and determining and installing valves traps and unions needed for the proper operation of systems. Completes the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment and seating hooking up and testing the equipment to ensure no leaking before sealing for proper operation flow drainage and sanitary conditions.
- Prepares material parts labor cost estimates for major repairs and or installations of plumbing systems and related fixtures.
-Maintains adequate supply of requirement parts and materials to ensure no lost time to operations. Prepares appropriate purchasing documents and forwards to appropriate office for processing.
-Ensures that maintenance repair order and other forms utilized are approved and that all materials parts and labor are properly annotated and verified. Expedites completed maintenance repair orders and maintenance forms to supervisor for approval.
-Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment fixtures.
-Assures that safety and fire rules are followed and that tools and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL EFFORTS
Makes repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms and where the parts of system worked on are hard-to-reach places. Is required to stand stoop bend kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty dusty and greasy. Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. Has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes burns and infections
Requirements
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One year of experience that provided knowledge and ability to perform basic plumbing work such as repairing modifying or installing water utility supply and disposal equipment.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience performing a full range of plumbing work including installing modifying and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment working from blueprints for new projects preparing sketch layout of material breakdown and fixtures performing plumbing work in conformance with federal and local plumbing codes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Making repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms and hard-to-reach places standing stooping bending kneeling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Norfolk, VA
WELCOME TO Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)!
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is the headquarters for the worldwide NEXCOM Enterprise and is one of 11 commands under the Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
NEXCOM offers exciting opportunities to join a unique provider of goods and services to Navy Sailors and their families around the world. We are a $2+B enterprise, operating over 300 Navy Exchange retail locations and 100 Navy Hospitality locations around the US and in 13 foreign countries, on nearly 100 Naval Bases globally. Our NEX oversees the operation and management of retail stores, food services, hotels, auto shops, and other services.
NEXCOM oversees six primary business programs:
- Navy Exchange (NEX) Retail Stores and Services
- NEXCOM Hospitality Group
- Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO)
- Navy Clothing Textile and Research Facility (NCTRF)
- Ships Stores Program
- Telecommunications Program Office (TPO)
With the exception of the Ships Store Program, the NEXCOM Enterprise conducts its operations as a federal non-appropriated funded instrumentality. As such, the command is self-supporting with 70 percent of its profits given to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs and the remaining 30 percent reinvested in NEX buildings and equipment.
NEXCOM is a military organization and is subject to congressional legislation as well as oversight from the Department of the Navy. NEXCOM’s parent command is the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
The NEXCOM Enterprise boasts over 14,000 civilian associates in a wide variety of jobs worldwide, over 40 percent of whom are military affiliated as either family members or veterans. The bulk of NEXCOM’s workforce is comprised of government non-appropriated civilians, many of whom are also military affiliated as either family members or veterans. This combination of military leadership and civilian business expertise enables NEXCOM to perform its unique mission for the Navy.
Our mission is to provide authorized customers’ quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, DoD civilians and families
Remember, you will come for our benefits but you will stay for the mission!