Position: Kadena Engineering Technician / Facilities Assessor Location: Kadena Air Base Okinawa
Eligibility: Must be a Japanese citizen SOFA military dependent or resident with visa status that allows work in Japan. Japanese and American applicants are welcome to apply.
The Engineering Technician / Facilities Assessor will support a U.S. military housing structural assessment project by conducting detailed visual inspections of family housing units across Okinawa. Responsibilities include documenting observable deficiencies such as spalling cracking moisture intrusion or other visible deterioration of roofs ceilings walls interior finishes and exterior building components.
The technician will collect photographic and written data complete standardized assessment forms and ensure all findings are submitted accurately and promptly for quality control and reporting. Work will be performed in both occupied and vacant units with coordination through housing office liaisons.
Technicians must follow established safety procedures wear proper PPE and communicate professionally with residents and team members.
Qualifications: Prior facilities assessment or construction inspection experience preferred Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently Familiarity with digital field data collection (forms photography) Ability to work on ladders in attics and under eaves U.S. base access preferred or ability to pass background screening