About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

Duties

Repair ski equipment. Repair scuba equipment. Repair and recondition multi-speed bicycles. Store, issue, receive, turn-in, maintain and/or account for equipment, security, tools, supplies and/or repair parts. Assist with setups and teardowns of athletic equipment. Assemble, disassemble, and install equipment. Lay out, measure and mark fields for football, soccer, lacrosse, softball, flickerball, cross country, physical fitness testing, and confidence/obstacle courses. Conduct visual inspections of equipment for safety and perform maintenance and repair such as oil, change of gears, and shafts on exercise equipment. Paint and stain furniture and equipment. Operate a truck (less than 10,000 pounds) with a trailer to transport equipment and passengers.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• This position is identified as a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• The duties of this position require a valid New York State driver's license.
• This position requires operation of a truck (less than 10,000 pounds) with a trailer.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Athletic Equipment Repairer (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision to include: (1) Repairing and/or assembling athletic equipment such as scuba equipment, ski equipment; and multi-speed bicycles; and (2) operating a truck (less than 10,000 pounds) with a trailer. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble ShootingUse of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work require regular standing, bending, carrying, pushing, stooping and walking. Routinely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently handle objects weighing over 50 pounds, using lifting equipment or coworkers as needed for assistance. May work up to heights of 40 feet. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed within the gymnasium to include the storage, shop and athletic areas. These areas are lighted, heated and ventilated. Shop areas expose the employee to dust and high noise levels when working on machines and equipment. Employee is required to work outside in marking fields which causes exposure to varying weather conditions. Repair and maintenance work exposes employee to cuts, burns, scrapes, strain from lifting heavy equipment and slips on wet floor areas. Required to follow all safety procedures and wear issued safety equipment, i.e., shoes, glasses, gloves, and ear plugs.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BR-APF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk