This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

NAVFAC SW is the systems Command that builds and maintains sustainable facilities, delivers utilities and services, and provides Navy expeditionary combat force capabilities. The Facilities Management and Sustainment (FM&S) Product Line has two distinct missions: The “Management” of Navy facilities using Condition Based Maintenance Management strategies and the “Sustainment” of facilities through maintenance and repair services. This is accomplished using an in-house workforce consisting of Blue Collar Technicians with numerous trade disciplines, Engineers, Planner & Estimators, Work Reception Personnel and other Facilities Management Professionals. This is a Federal civilian position within the Department of the Navy. This position is located at NAVFAC SW Point Loma within the Public Works Department that provides services, which encompass a wide range of activities. We are currently looking to fill the position of Mason to perform journey level masonry work in the maintenance, repair, alteration, modification, and construction of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of cement, brick, terra cotta, tile, glass/cement block and stone.

Responsibilities Include:

• Independently plans and lays out the work to be done, selects the proper tools, determines methods and materials to be used, and accomplishes the work in accordance with approved methods and accepted trade practices. Interprets blueprints, drawings, specifications, surveys, work orders or sketches, and decides work methods, processes, techniques and sequencing best suited to complete the work.
• Plans, lays out and fabricates forms, mixes, pours and finishes a variety of cement and concrete surfaces and structures. Most projects require precise measurements and fabricating/setting forms in curved as well as straight lines using appropriate methods and accepted trade practices. Installs and arranges reinforcement steel or wire mesh to obtain maximum strength, control joints, expansion and contraction joints. Also sets bolts or other items in concrete as required by specifications. Types of work may include sidewalks, steps, curbs, drainage, driveways, slabs, floors, ramps, roads, runways and other similar constructed surfaces. Work may also include demolition and sub-surface preparation.
• Plans and lays brick, firebrick, cinder and cement block, glass block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural stone in constructing and repairing such items as, foundations, walls, fireplaces, incinerators, walks, and other items of masonry. Cuts and shapes brick, block, and stone in constructing and repairing a variety of structures such as, window, door openings, and corners.
• Performs complex brickwork. Constructs windowsills, mantles, and arches capable of supporting the walls above the openings. Ensures courses are laid evenly and that completed work blends with existing brickwork. Performs decorative brickwork through placement of brick of different colors to create various designs and patterns. Constructs, alters, repairs or modifies items or structures which require accuracy, proper spacing and fit, and where appearance is important. Lays brick in straight, horizontal rows, arcs, tangents, and circular patterns.
• As workload requires, may be assigned to perform other related trades work for short periods of time, such as, ceramic tile setting, plastering, or cement finishing, etc.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools for cutting, breaking, mixing, or shaping such as, brick or napping hammer, circular saw, drills, mixers, axe, pick, chisel, hammer, screeds, screens, darbys, hawks, floats, edgers, grinders, trowels, rakes, hoes, wheel barrows, and shovels. Skill to operate various pneumatic tools to breakup or drill hard surfaces, such as concrete, asphalt, and masonry. Skill to operate jackhammer and associated tools/equipment in order to drill, trim rough edges, break up and/or compact earth or concrete for a variety of construction/building purposes.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver's License
• Must hold U.S. Citizenship
• Aged 18 or older at time of hire
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will need to pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

RELO/RECRUIT INCENTIVES:

**Relocation (applies to current federal employees) or Recruitment (applies to non-federal candidates) incentive may be offered

BENEFITS:

Our health insurance program offers you choice and flexibility to suit individual or family needs with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions, as well as a substantial employer contribution to premiums. Other health benefits include Dental and Vision Insurance programs, Flexible Spending accounts, Long Term Care Insurance and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program with no physical required for initial enrollment.

We offer an outstanding three-part Retirement Program encompassing our Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan – a 401(k) type plan with employer contributions up to 5%, and Social Security benefits.

Additional benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, alternate work schedules, transportations subsidies and telework may be authorized for eligible positions.

Most of all, as a NAVFAC civilian employee you can serve your nation and support America’s warfighter.

If this sounds like an opportunity and benefits you are interested in, please apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.90 - $36.02 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Point Loma, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person