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Fire Protection Systems Technician

DEPARTMENT	FACILITY INVESTMENT
POSITION REPORT TO:	LEAD, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs maintenance on fire protection systems to ensure safe, reliable, uninterrupted fire protection service.
• Maintains, inspects, and tests fire protection systems to operate as designed.
• Corrects all fire protection system deficiencies immediately upon discovery.
• Inspects and tests electrical devices, electronics alarm components.
• Tests and maintains radio alarm transmitters for daily automatic test signals, receiver processor consoles, signal recording devices, initiating, and signaling circuits, water flow, detectors, manual pull stations, and thermal and ionization detection, actuating and indicating devices.
• Performs manual and automatic actuation of gaseous extinguishing agent for carbon dioxide systems; tests hose reels or flooding systems; and dry chemical expellant gas and foam concentrate systems.
• Conducts flow tests of fire suppression systems such as electric motor drive and diesel engine driven fire pumps, sprinkler systems tested include wet pipe, pre-action, fire hydrant, standpipe and other associated fire protection equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspection and lubrication services on equipment and machinery in accordance with published schedules and instructions.
• Performs testing, operation and maintenance of all automatic fire protection including pumps, controls, and annunciation based on maintenance manual procedures.
• Records services performed and conditions found on service card or work order forms.
• Identifies worn and or failed parts: orders and replaces.
• Reassembles unit; installs necessary seals and gaskets.
• Ensures assembly is within specified tolerance.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing applicable P.P.E. and promotes safety awareness in the shop.
• Performs other duties as required.

 BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must be able to read, interpret blueprints and design and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and instruction.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
• Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must have a valid Professional Driver’s License

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Personnel working on fire protection systems must be trained and qualified on

1. Automatic Sprinkler Systems – Wet, Dry, Precaution
2. Automatic/Manual Starting Systems – Electric Driven and Diesel Driven fire pumps
3. Automatic/Manual, Carbon Dioxide, and FM200 – Underfloor Flooding, Total Flooding, and Hose Reels
4. Automatic/Manual Dry Chemical Systems
5. Interior Fire Alarm Systems – 120V AC Powered, 24V DC Powered, Heat Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Manual Pull Stations, and Horns, Bells, and Relays
6. Exterior Radio Fire Alarm Systems – 12V DC Powered, Transmitters, Interface Panels, Antennas, Receivers, and Power Supplies
7. Fire Hydrants
8. Underground Fire Mains
9. Sectional Control Valves
10. Water Storage Tanks
11. Fire Pumps – Diesel Engines and Electric Motors

EDUCATION:

• Must have at least High school diploma, Technical or Vocational Course graduate is required Knowledge of basic electronics/electricity is a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least one (1) years’ experience in Fire Protection or two years electronics/electricity.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $510.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,  will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.

• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate
• Medical exam report at a date to be advised

Roofer

DEPARTMENT	PLANNING – IDIQ (SEHP)
POSITION REPORT TO:	FOREMAN, CARPENTER

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman related to construction, repair, or replacement of building roofs or other structure roofs.
• Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities.
• Selects tiles, wood shingles, and other necessary roofing materials.
• Ensures roofing projects are delivered on time.
• Builds roofs using various materials and tools.
• Repairs or replace broken materials.
• Removes debris from roofs to place materials.
• Smoothens roof surfaces and fill in edges with cement.
• Ensures roofs protect buildings from weather conditions.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up/housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, and professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter, and trash in all working facilities and areas.
• Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor-provided property (e.g. including government facilities, equipment, and tools).
• Responsible for the precise execution of Company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheets.
• Responsible to perform all assigned duties as safely and efficiently as possible to maintain a safe work environment.
• Observes and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

 BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of hand tools, roofing, construction and maintenance techniques, and safety procedures.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, bending, standing, climbing, or walking. Must be able to comfortably perform all physical activities while working at height.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must have a valid country of origin’s driver’s license.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Any roofing certification/s is highly desired.

EDUCATION:

• Must be at least a High School, Technical, or Vocational course graduate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in roofing, maintenance, or construction environment.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $500.40 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.

• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate
• Medical exam report at a date to be advised.

Foreman, Carpenter

DEPARTMENT:	Planning – IDIQ (SEHP)
POSITION REPORT TO:	Superintendent, Carpenter

OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, manage a team of Carpenters to erect, install, and/ or repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, or wallboard. Understands Building Codes and the use of Carpentry hand and power tools. Understands blueprints, sketches, or building plans to derive information pertaining to understanding the requirements of the structure or fixture to be fabricated.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists and provides input to identify key success factors for the Carpentry crew.
• Provides leadership to cause the creation of organizational structure and processes required to fully execute the requirements of services and is responsible for the execution of Carpentry services, quality, subcontractor performance, and construction cost.
• Evaluates Carpentry service execution for compliance to contract, design data, schedule, cost budgets, and quality, advising the project team of status, issues, impacts, risk, and cost influence factors on to go” scope.
• Maintains the short-range look ahead plans and discusses all deviations.
• Reviews and monitors cost and man-hour budget for installation process develops an equipment and tool requirement plan and reviews it daily.
• Reads and interprets instructions and documentation to plan work activities.
• Performs a wide variety of carpentry-related tasks, including new construction, remodeling, renovation, and demolition.
• Prepares materials and tool lists to build and erect a broad range of structures in support of plant construction activities.
• Completes daily construction project reports.
• Directs the Carpenter Team in creating layouts and daily taskings.
• Verifies dimensional conformity and layout of formwork for foundations.
• Confirms pour elevations of foundations with Survey Team and endorses Pour Card for readiness to emplace concrete.
• Ensures scaffolding, ladders, and other fall protection for assembling structures above ground level are established and utilized correctly. Works closely with HSE Team to ensure scaffolding, ladders, and other fall protection are inspected and tagged for use.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to ensures the team meets the required rules and regulations of the customer and employer.
• Directs the movement of materials and equipment to work locations.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up/housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, and professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter, and trash in all working facilities and areas.
• Performs a variety of tasks including erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, buildings, and site work, according to specifications and drawings.
• Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor-provided property (e.g., including government facilities, equipment, and tools).
• Responsible for the precise execution of Company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheets.
• Responsible to perform all assigned duties as safely and efficiently as possible to maintain a safe work environment.
• Observes and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• General knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the carpentry trade.
• Must have an excellent understanding of all safety directives and policies regarding the maintenance of carpenter equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material, and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, diagnose and resolve problems, and use hand and power tools.
• Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission and project requirements.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must have a valid Professional Driver’s License

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING:

Any Carpentry certification/s is highly desired.

EDUCATION:

Must have at least a High School diploma, Technical or Vocational course Graduate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least five (5) years of experience in carpentry and formwork/concrete construction labor work experience as a Foreman, Leadman, or Supervisory capacity of various construction projects is required.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $550.44 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,

will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.

• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate
• Medical exam report at a date to be advised.

Mason

DEPARTMENT: Planning – IDIQ (SEHP)

POSITION REPORT TO: Foreman, Carpenter

OVERVIEW:

Lays building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete/cinder, glass, gypsum, and terra cotta block to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman.
• Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities.
• Measures distance from reference points and marks guidelines on working surface to lay out work.
• Spreads soft bed (layer) of mortar that serves as base and binder for block, using the trowel.
• Applies mortar to the end of the block and position the block in the mortar bed.
• Taps block with the trowel to level, align, and embed in mortar, allowing the specified thickness of the joint.
• Removes excess mortar from the face of the block, using the trowel.
• Finishes mortar between brick/block with a pointing tool or trowel.
• Breaks bricks/blocks to fit spaces too small for whole brick/block, using the edge of a trowel or brick hammer.
• Determines vertical and horizontal alignment of courses, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
• Fastens brick or terra cotta veneer to the face of structures, with tie wires embedded in mortar between bricks, or in anchor holes in veneer brick.
• May weld metal parts to steel structural members.
• May apply plaster to walls and ceiling, using the trowel, to complete repair work.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Pours in place and finishes concrete according to industry standards and approved AHA.
• Sets, mortars, and grouts various types of tiles.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up/housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, and professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter, and trash in all working facilities and areas.
• Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor-provided property (e.g., including government facilities, equipment, and tools).
• Responsible for the precise execution of Company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheets.
• Responsible to perform all assigned duties as safely and efficiently as possible to maintain a safe work environment.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the masonry trade.
• Must have an excellent understanding of all safety directives and policies regarding the maintenance of masonry equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material, and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, diagnose and resolve problems, and use hand and power tools.
• Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission and project requirements.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must have a valid Professional Driver’s License

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING:

• Any masonry certification/s is highly desired.

EDUCATION:

• Must be at least High School, Vocational or Technical course Graduate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in the masonry field and formwork/concrete construction labor work experience.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $510.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,

will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.

• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate
• Medical exam report at a date to be advised.

Storekeeper

DEPARTMENT: SDSC – Galley

POSITION REPORT TO: Supervisor, Warehouse

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides means for security, cleanliness, receipt, issue, and pest control of the dry provisions warehouse(s), cold storage warehouse(s), and the chill storage warehouse(s) to ensure it meets the minimum standards established in NAVSUP P-486.
• Completes inventory validity worksheet for 40-line items validity checks (20 dries, 10 frozen, 10 chills) when required or at least monthly.
• Prepares rough and smooth inventories.
• Smooth inventory sheets as the last of each accounting period using NAVSUP Form 1059, Food Item Report/Master Code List.
• Enter last receipt prices, extend the values, total each page, and recap the total.
• Makes inventory adjustments when necessary.
• Posts gains, losses, transfers, and consumed items to NAVSUP Form 335, Subsistence Ledger.
• Performs various checks and balances to control inventories by using spot, breakout, and storeroom accurately.
• Records receipts and expenditures, NAVSUP Form 367.
• Computes subsistence endurance-based by using prescribed endurance levels (75 days) basic endurance levels (45 days), operating levels (30 days), ordering and shipping times (21 days) to establish high and low subsistence levels.
• Receipts all items of subsistence received as to quantity and quality.
• Checks all fresh and vegetable spoilage, dairy products for date of pack and expiration, and dry goods for signs of infestation.
• Remove, isolate, or put on medical hold any obvious or suspected spoilage or damaged food items.
• Must be able to work in extremely cold temperatures (- 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below) and stand for long periods.
• Practices FIFO (First In – First Out) procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter, and trash in all working facilities, areas, and grounds.
• Performs other work-related duties as may be required.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Thorough knowledge in the posting of items received, issued, inventory control systems (stock levels), and price extending procedures.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks, under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must have a valid and be able to obtain driver’s license with restriction code (at least 2,3) and can operate Forklift Operator.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Food Sanitation Training

EDUCATION:

• Must have at least a High School diploma, a Technical or Vocational School graduate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in warehousing operations at Military Installation or equivalent civilian experience.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $510.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid public holidays.

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid and yellow fever vaccination certificate
• Medical exam report at a date to be advised.

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