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Commander, Navy Installations Automotive Helper in Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan
Summary This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) MWR Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Incumbent performs a variety of duties in support of automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles. Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets belts and hoses, etc. Responsibilities Assists automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles. Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or Cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets belts and hoses, etc. Under the direct supervision of the automotive mechanic or higher grade worker, removes and replaces with standard parts, items such as spark plugs, fan belts, starters, carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, tail pipes, etc. Assists in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle and time, and taking up on brakes. May assist higher grade mechanics and workers in making service calls. May be required to operate a light truck or van to answer trouble calls or transport men and materials to and from jobs. May assists with use of on-board computers and electronic analyzers to help diagnose problems with automatic computer control systems and emission systems. May perform maintenance on lawn cutting equipment, such as cleaning filters, spark plugs and sharpening blades. Observes environmental, safety and security rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as required. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications A basic knowledge of automotive repair such as could be gained at the high school or trade school level. Ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Direct Deposit of Pay is required. All benefits offered (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan). Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, if Seeking SOFA Sponsorship.