Facilities Management and Maintenance Opportunities - U.S. Navy (CT-Stamford, Connecticut)

Turn your strong work ethic, versatile skills and understanding of teamwork into long-lasting rewards. Enhance your career and make a difference in the world. Serve part-time as a Boatswains Mate in AMERICAS NAVY Reserve.

Job Description

If you have experience with physical labor and a knack for working as part of a motivated team there are outstanding opportunities waiting for you. As a Boatswains Mate in the Navy Reserve, you will take responsibility for the care and management of a ships deck. Ensuring that materials are handled safely and responsibly, equipment is properly maintained, and the details are in order to keep the ship and its personnel operating efficiently. Your duties may include:

    * Standing watch as helmsman or lookout

    * Repairing, maintaining and stowing equipment

    * Performing as a search and rescue swimmer

    * Transferring supplies from ship to ship at sea

    * Operating small boats

    * Supervising a deck crew in cleaning, painting and maintaining ships and their equipment

    * Serving in a flight deck crew during helicopter operations

About the Navy Reserve

Dedication and hard work. Its part of your character and part of your approach to your job. You can get more for your efforts than you ever thought possible. On your own time. On your own terms. In the Navy Reserve. Where hands-on training and experience set you apart and follow you wherever you go including wherever your civilian job takes you.

Youll serve as little as one weekend each month and two weeks of training a year with opportunities for additional service and pay. Reporting to a location close to your home, youll fill a critical role in supporting the Navys global efforts. Become part of a highly trained team, performing duties that allow the fleet to respond to terrorist threats, subdue piracy, promote world peace and provide humanitarian assistance.

Meanwhile, youll live at home, work your regular job and still gain the added experience and distinction that can set you apart in your chosen career. Few prospects can offer as much reward in return for a portion of your time and skills.

Benefits

Service in the Navy Reserve entitles you to outstanding compensation and benefits especially compared to those found in part-time civilian work. It starts with a competitive salary and a potential sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.* And beyond that:

    * Advanced career training

    * Health, dental and vision insurance

    * Four days of basic pay for every two drilling days each month

    * Points toward retirement with each drill

    * Navy-funded educational assistance

    * Regular advancement opportunities

    * Low-cost life insurance options up to $400,000

    * Special VA home loan benefits (based on service commitment)

    * Annual worldwide travel opportunities

    * Tax-free grocery and retail shopping at commissaries

    * Recreational opportunities at low or no cost

All this while discovering the pride, purpose and satisfaction that only comes from serving your country. While enjoying adventure and camaraderie few will ever know.

Qualifications

To qualify as a Boatswains Mate, you must:

    * Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

    * Be 18 to 39 years of age

    * Have a high school diploma or equivalent

    * Meet the Navys physical standards

    * Demonstrate character, resourcefulness, leadership, determination and ability to work as part of a team

Note: Experience with shipping, cargo and other physical jobs is strongly desired. Prior military service is also sought after.

Ready to make the most of your abilities as a Boatswains Mate in AMERICAS NAVY Reserve? Right now, your talents are in great demand. To learn more, click apply now, fill out the brief form and download information about serving in the Navy Reserve.

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*Total amount of sign-on bonus depends upon enlistment rating and length of enlistment contract. Contact a Navy Reserve Recruiter for details.

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Prior Military Experience?

A military background in any of the service branches is something that is highly regarded in the Navy Reserve. Use that to your advantage.

Resume a bigger mission in life as a Navy Reservist. Retain the pride, the excitement and the camaraderie of days in uniform. All while you refine your professional skills to get ahead in your civilian career. And receive generous benefits that can secure a better future for you and your family.

And right now, youll find challenging and fulfilling opportunities available in any of over a dozen exciting fields and a potential affiliation bonus of up to $20,000.

To learn more, click here to apply and get more information about reclaiming the fellowship you once enjoyed.

Total amount of affiliation bonus depends upon reenlistment rating, length of contract, and prior service rank and rating. Contact a Navy Reserve Recruiter for details.