(UT) Utilitiesman

	Utilitiesman	UT
	Utilitiesmen supervise and perform tasks involved in the installation and maintenance of plumbing, steam, compressed air and fuel storage and distribution systems. They maintain air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, as well as sewage collecting and disposal facilities.

Utilitiesman (UT's) work with plumbing, heating, steam, compressed air, fuel storage, and distribution systems. Their work also includes water treatment and distribution systems, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and sewage collecting and disposal facilities at Navy shore installations around the world. This is a 5-year enlistment program.

The duties performed by UT's include:

• installing and maintaining systems requiring plumbing and pipe fitting skills;
• installing, operating and repairing heating, piping, ventilation and air conditioning systems;
• operating and maintaining water and wastewater systems and treatment plants;
• identifying and carrying out procedures to limit or minimize the adverse effects of environmental pollution;
• reading and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for projects;
• making estimates of material, labor, and equipment requirements.

Working Environment

UTs may work in a variety of conditions, independently or as members of a large team. Their many different duties may be performed in climates ranging from tropical to arctic.

Qualifications and Interests

The Utilitiesman rating requires manual dexterity in the use of tools, equipment and machines. UTs should be able to do repetitive tasks, detailed work, record keeping and function smoothly as team members. Also helpful are, knowledge of algebra, speaking and writing skills, resourcefulness, curiosity, good memory and good physical condition. Normal hearing is required.

Utilitiesmen plan, supervise and perform tasks involved in installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, heating, steam, compressed air, fuel storage and distribution systems, water treatment and distribution systems, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and septic systems as prescribed by drawings and specifications.

Prepare progress reports, time records, construction schedules and material, labor, tool and equipment estimates for construction projects. Act as a project supervisor and trainer. These duties include problems solving, planning, estimating, scheduling, cost control and personnel management.

As a project manager they are responsible for the planning, staffing, directing and control of multiple construction projects. They ensure compliance with specifications, code requirements, plans and contracts. Maintain individual combat readiness and perform tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations. Maintain individual combat readiness and perform tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations.

Security Clearance Requirement: None

Other Requirements

60 month service obligation

Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating

• First Sea Tour: 48 months
• First Shore Tour: 36 months
• Second Sea Tour: 42 months
• Second Shore Tour: 36 months
• Third Sea Tour: 36 months
• Third Shore Tour: 36 months
• Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
• Forth Shore Tour: 36 months

Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.

** Note: CE and UT combine at paygrade E-9 to the rating of Master Chief Utilitiesman (UCCM).

110112-N-1755G-129 DJIBOUTI (Jan. 12, 2011) Construction Electrician Constructionman Apprentice Robert DeLuca, left, from Newbern, N.C., and Utilitiesman Constructionman Apprentice Naethan Clark, from Indianapolis, both assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, Detail Horn of Africa (Det. HOA), apply stucco to a schoolhouse construction project in Djibouti. NMCB-74, Det. HOA is deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa to assist in building host nation partnerships and promoting regional stability throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph C. Garza/Released)

110105-N-7589W-087 MANTRA, Ecuador (Jan. 5, 2011) Utilitiesman 1st Class Carlos Sanchez, assigned to Detail Bravo of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 28, left, applies a concrete sealant to a sewage pipe while Lance Cpl. Stephen Mcdonaldhale, assigned to 2nd Marine Logistics Group, holds it steady at Escuela Eloy Alfaro School. Sailors, U.S. Marines and Ecuadorian marines are partnered at the school for a week-long subject matter expert exchange in support of Southern Partnership Station 2011, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffery Tilghman Williams/Released)

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