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U.S. Pacific Fleet

HELPER TRAINEE (SHIP MAINTENANCE)

Department of the Navy · Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, Hawaii

Salary
$17.13 - $19.97 per hour
Pay grade
WG-1
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Multiple
Opened
May 4, 2026
Closes
May 3, 2027
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
MANY
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
3
Announcement
DE-12950111-26-NRG

Who may apply: Open to the public

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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

  • You will assist with disassembly, repair, and assembly of ship/submarine components.
  • You will remove, fit, and install components and equipment.
  • You will sand, prep, scrub, sweep, and perform other general housekeeping tasks.
  • You will obtain tools, plans and materials.
  • You will keep work space and shops free of excess grease and oil.
  • You will oil and grease machinery or equipment.
  • You will dispose of materials, clean, and perform ordinary maintenance.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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