Maintenance Mechanic - Military Veterans
at Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Job Summary: Performs journeyman level maintenance-related tasks requiring the use of skills associated with a variety of trades. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs work in at least three of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures - Plumbing Makes plumbing repairs to sinks faucets commodes tanks urinals P- traps shut-off valves washing machines and water supply that can be accomplished by removing cleaning resealing replacing defective parts or units. Installs water heaters garbage disposals faucets and sinks. Involves installing modifying and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment water closets tubs fire sprinkler systems and showers. Works from building plans blueprints and sketches to plan and lay out the routing placement slant slope fall and proper operation of systems and equipment. Installs modifies and repairs systems like those described above by locating and tapping main lines setting up system routes placing and cutting route openings placing hangers for proper level and slope and determining and installing valves traps and unions needed for proper operation of systems. - Washer Dryer repair Performs routine maintenance on washers and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents replacing hoses and fittings as required and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action. - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning HVAC Recognizes cause of faulty equipment and makes repairs on a variety of HVAC units. Installs equipment recognizes the causes of faulty equipment and makes repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems. The systems are used to condition areas and to cool equipment such as water dispensers and small structures or areas that use unit comfort coolers window units and other similar equipment. Mechanics work from oral instructions blueprints and work orders. They trace and locate defects to determine the type and extent of repair needed and they plan the work select the proper tools and testing devices and accomplish repairs according to accepted trade practices. - Electrical Repairs are accomplished by removing replacing tightening splicing soldering and insulating defective wiring controls equipment and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring burned out switches and relays loose connections and fittings damaged light fixtures and poorly operating thermostats. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballasts bulbs and tubes.
Fort Worth, TX
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!