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(UT) Utilitiesman

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 SWs 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.

A-School (Job School) Information
Sheppart AFB, TX -- 94 calendar days

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)