(Fire Watch) Trades Assistant-30560

(Fire Watch) Trades Assistant

Join our ITSIS Program. This Trade Assistant position supports contracted skilled trades work on ITSIS related systems aboard U.S. Navy ships. You will assist in the maintenance, repair, installation in relation to shipboard and industrial environments, supporting day to day operations under the guidance of more experienced trades personnel. This is a full time position located in Norfolk, VA, supporting the ITSIS program. Travel within or outside the continental U.S. may be required. Your work will directly contribute to the readiness of the U.S. Navy and national defense.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Perform entry level technical trade duties supporting repairs, installations, and maintenance.
• Assist with work performed from blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Use basic hand tools to complete a range of tasks that vary based on project, customer requirements, and technical needs.
• Perform semi skilled and unskilled labor relating to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Support work outside standard duties, as needed, to complete installations or assigned tasks.
• Work closely with senior trades personnel and shipboard teams to support safe, effective operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and must provide own hand tools.
• Experience with basic hand tools.
• Ability to work in a shipyard environment, including aboard U.S. Navy ships.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and follow safety protocols.
• Ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of hire and maintain them.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a mechanical, electrical, welding, HVAC, or fitting trade.
• Current, active DoD Security Clearance.
• Recent completion (within the last two years) of a vocational or skilled trades training program.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.