Facilities Maintenance Assistant III

Summary

This is a full time position providing operational mission support.  This position is supporting Amentum on a contract for the US Department of Defense and based in Japan, primarily at a customer location aboard MCAS Iwakuni in support of a Base Operations & Support contract with the Department of Defense (DoD)/Navy-Marine Corps.

Working Environment: Non-Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) assignment (SOFA dependents maintain their status).  Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.  Contract on the last performance period.

Work Schedule: This position works eight hours per day, five days per week minimum.  Traditional in-person attendance expectations (non-hybrid).

Position Responsibilities:

• Primarily assists the O&M Manager in the execution of daily or long-term tasks that increase the responsiveness of O&M areas to the information requests of USG or Amentum Leadership.
• Interface with Subcontractors and PARs for technical interpretations during meetings and audits at the job site.
• Interpret using Japanese and English when engagements are necessary; in meeting and discussion environments of all types to include email, in-person, phone or Teams / conference calls.
• Assist with the review of applicable areas of ROMs, SOWs, received RFPs etc.
• Assist in the preparation of inspection templates / checklists based on contract and project requirements
• Assist in conducting follow-up inspections on corrective actions and/or preventive measures and verify completion and compliance to the contractual requirements and/or project specifications.
• Navigation within data sources such as Maximo (Amentum and USMCmax) or SharePoint (primarily Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint or PDF files) to research RFI’s from internal and external entities
• Ensure optimal use of resources in achieving Company and Program goals
• Performs other position related duties as assigned which will also include general administrative duties such as meeting minutes, presenting a prepared PowerPoint, tracking Work Authorizations, interface in Work Order systems or submitting project documentation to USG for approvals.

Minimum Acceptable Experience and Qualification Levels:

• Two (2) years’ experience in facility operations and maintenance services
• undefinedExpected Skills and Competencies:Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (note: proficiency will be expected to be demonstrated during the interview).
• Must be comfortable typing, presenting, briefing and performing in a meeting environment.
• Ability to analyze data and generate meaningful reports sourced from Microsoft Office or Maximo.
• Possesses and demonstrates a positive focus on achieving outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Work well as part of a team and independently, handling issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Good organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective. 

Education: High school diploma or GED required at a minimum.  

Language Requirements: Primary communication is in English. Must have oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and the client. 

Professional Licenses & Certifications: N/A 

Other Requirements:

• SOFA Dependents are required to obtain the approved “REQUEST TO ENGAGE IN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OR PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT IN JAPAN” as per IIIMEF/MCIPAC MCBBO 5300.3 via Staff Judge Advocate at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan for DBIDS processing as a Contractor
• Candidate must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 12 months remaining to expiration date, if not currently a resident of Japan
• Applicants in-country must hold their own visa sponsorship or residency if not an internal applicant.
• Company will assist applicant in obtaining access to customer work site, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan via DBIDS application.
• Applicant will be required to apply and be accepted for a DBIDS enrollment and identification issuance prior to employment for first workday, which will be categorized as “Foreign Gov Contr”; SOFA dependents will be required to hold Contractor Identification IAW Installation Access Control MCASO prior to employment for first workday.  Contractor identification is a requirement of employment.
• Position requires the applicant to drive in the performance of work duties.  Applicant must be able to obtain (if on IDP) and maintain a Japanese Driver License, within 90 days of hire, or SOFA license and be able to operate a Company provided motor vehicle on MCAS Iwakuni.  Applicant must be able and willing to operate motor vehicle on Japanese roads as job duties require.  Vehicle operators will be subject to US Military traffic citation point system. 
• Transportation is not provided to locally hired personnel for the purpose of commuting to and from the workplace.  Non-locally hired are expected to obtain and maintain the legal ability to operate a Company provided vehicle both on and off the installation for the purpose of commute and/or on-site transportation.  Those unable to obtain and maintain the legal means to operate a motor vehicle in Japan or aboard the installation will be responsible for their own transportation for all purposes.
• All vehicle assignments, if applicable, are based on vehicle availability, position, work assignment and where the primary operator may live. Ride sharing on and off base to residences is applicable within the local area as may be necessary.SOFA Dependents are required to obtain the approved “REQUEST TO ENGAGE IN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OR PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT IN JAPAN” as per IIIMEF/MCIPAC MCBBO 5300.3 via Staff Judge Advocate at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan for DBIDS processing as a Contractor
• Candidate must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 12 months remaining to expiration date, if not currently a resident of Japan
• Applicants in-country must hold their own visa sponsorship or residency if not an internal applicant.
• Company will assist applicant in obtaining access to customer work site, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan via DBIDS application.
• Applicant will be required to apply and be accepted for a DBIDS enrollment and identification issuance prior to employment for first workday, which will be categorized as “Foreign Gov Contr”; SOFA dependents will be required to hold Contractor Identification IAW Installation Access Control MCASO prior to employment for first workday.  Contractor identification is a requirement of employment.
• Position requires the applicant to drive in the performance of work duties.  Applicant must be able to obtain (if on IDP) and maintain a Japanese Driver License, within 90 days of hire, or SOFA license and be able to operate a Company provided motor vehicle on MCAS Iwakuni.  Applicant must be able and willing to operate motor vehicle on Japanese roads as job duties require.  Vehicle operators will be subject to US Military traffic citation point system. 
• Transportation is not provided to locally hired personnel for the purpose of commuting to and from the workplace.  Non-locally hired are expected to obtain and maintain the legal ability to operate a Company provided vehicle both on and off the installation for the purpose of commute and/or on-site transportation.  Those unable to obtain and maintain the legal means to operate a motor vehicle in Japan or aboard the installation will be responsible for their own transportation for all purposes.
• All vehicle assignments, if applicable, are based on vehicle availability, position, work assignment and where the primary operator may live. Ride sharing on and off base to residences is applicable within the local area as may be necessary.