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Summary: To provide management and labor necessary to support Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), First Air Force (1 AF) Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH), Air Forces Space (AFSPACE) Tyndall AFB, FL and its associated units at Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), Rome, NY; and Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) AFB, WA. Will be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, Component-Numbered Air Force (C-NAF), Headquarters Air Force (HAF) standards, instructions, and commercial practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carpentry, finish and rough; roofer; plumber; painter; appliance and equipment repair; concrete; facilities maintenance technician; and laborer support, construct, maintain and repair test articles, structures, facilities, and associated test support requirements and perform building and office renovations and routine facility maintenance.

• Support meetings, shredder runs, moving equipment items, and logistical support including requisitioning and picking up materials from local venders, support projects and perform site maintenance to include operating tractors, bobcat, sweepers, plow, snow throwers and towed or attached equipment to transport materials and equipment, digging, loading, spraying, clearing, or mowing.

• Perform plumbing duties such as troubleshoot/test various plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices such as reduced pressure principle devices, double check devices, atmospheric vacuum breakers, and other cross connection devices. Independently install, modify, repair, and maintain a variety of new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, backflow prevention devices/assemblies, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Plan and accomplish work from initial layout to final assembly which involves interpreting and applying building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and other plumbing guides/codes using shop mathematics.

• Skilled in carpentry duties such as independently apply skilled methods, techniques, and advanced shop mathematics to construct, install, repair, and modify a wide variety of structures. Plan and complete work from initial layout to final assembly by interpreting and applying complex building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and other guides and codes. Apply a full range of carpentry methods in accomplishing complex tasks requiring construction of irregular sizes, shapes, and angles with precise fits and accurate dimensions.

• Perform masonry duties such as maintain, repair, and construct cement and concrete surfaces. Performs masonry tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. Compute concrete requirements and operate a cement mixer to mix and prepare concrete, ensuring the proper amount of cement, sand, stone, and water are used. Pour, spread, and level cement and concrete. Determine the type of mortar or concrete mix required. Mix concrete for smaller jobs or receive concrete from truck mounted mixers when large amounts are poured.

• Can provide painting duties such as prepare various surfaces of interior and exterior components of buildings and other structures by mechanically and chemically removing old paint and rust, filling cracks, sanding, and applying fillers and base coats. Mix, thin, blend, and match tints and tones of coating materials. Apply coating materials using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other means of application.

• Provide roofing duties such as repair and install roofs consisting of asphalt, tile, slate, roll roofing, felts, and shingles. Remove and replace sections of old, damaged, rotted, or deteriorated roofs. Repair leaks in roofs and install new roofing as required, including flashing and other roofing accessories. Operate asphalt kettle to heat asphalt to proper working temperature. Use hoist for raising asphalt and roofing materials to roof level.

• Repair and preventative maintenance duties such as examine, troubleshoot, and repair appliances, equipment, and systems. Perform preventive maintenance services. Conduct periodic preventive and recurring inspections, e.g., lubrication in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and checking voltage and amperage changes in electrical equipment. Inspect equipment for condition and proper operation. Determine nature and complexity of repair(s) needed and repair items. Examine for wear and tear and replace worn out parts, bushings, linkage pins, and unserviceable system units and components. Disassemble, clean, and inspect for defective parts. Perform needed repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinishing worn or damaged parts and components. Operate equipment to assure it is running properly and make needed adjustments. Maintain records on repair, preventive and unscheduled maintenance.

• Perform grounds keeping duties to operate large, complex riding lawn mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment (e.g., multiple and independently controlled cutting decks) and/or specially designed riding mowers that operate on slopes and require constant attention to working space and environment. Operate various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage, and disengage components or attached devices when working around trees, trenches, large potholes, slopes, curbs, rocks, and other visible obstacles.

• Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. Use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Follow federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards. Perform clean-up duties such as cleaning equipment, sweeping, straightening, and lining up tools, and other property in the assigned area.

• Training may consist of the following:

  Attend conferences, symposiums, and training course/sessions as needed, Anti-Terrorism Training, Derivative Classification Training, Ancillary Training, Operations Security, Training in support of new or updated technology for the mission requirements, Crew Mission Ready Certification.

Qualifications

• Experience comparable to Air Force Enlisted with a military grade of E5 - E7 has been used to meet this requirement.

• US Citizenship

• Demonstrate skill in verbal and written communication.

Contingent upon award.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.