About the position: This position will be assigned to the Eglin's 96 FSS Logistics and Maintenance Office.

Duties

INTRODUCTION: The function of the organization where this position is located is in official functional statements. The purpose of the position is to perform manual laboring tasks involving the use of heavy hand tools and heavy power equipment associated with maintenance of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) facilities and grounds. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs a variety of general laboring tasks primarily involved with maintenance of the facilities and grounds at and around FSS facilities to also include the Youth Center and Youth Program athletic fields and exterior play space areas. Work involves the performance of tasks requiring prior experience and the use of very heavy physical effort, (assists in the maintenance and grooming of grounds including, but not limited to mowing, weeding, and tilling to prepare flower beds and bedding plants). Uses a variety of hand tools such as field painting/striping machines, rakes, hoes, hammers, cutters, pliers, and wrenches in performing simple repair work and/or in assisting others in more complex tasks. 2. Operates walking or riding-type power mowers (e.g., one or more cutting decks, mechanical controls and attachable implements) and/or simple riding-type mowers (e.g., a fixed or floating cutting deck(s) with limited adjustments) and string trimmers in trimming goals, infields, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; Drags, rakes and maintains dirt & grass infields, sets bases and lines on fields prior to practices and games. Cleans equipment and removes debris from field areas and buildings. Loads, unloads, moves, and stacks bulky items from trucks and other conveyances using hand trucks or dollies. Performs minor facility repairs such as replacing light bulbs, hanging and affixing equipment, moves and arrange furniture as directed. 3. Maintains gasoline, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily. Reports equipment problems and failures to supervisors. Performs basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed. Returns equipment to designated location. Performs other related work as directed. CONTROLS OVER WORK: Supervisor provides general instructions for work assignments. Receives direct supervision for special assignments and is given specific periods for accomplishment. Laborers are responsible for obtaining assistance or using appropriate equipment or safety devices when lifting and moving very heavy objects. Continual care is required due to the nature of the work, the type of equipment used and the weight handled. The supervisor checks work on a random basis for timeliness, work practices and compliance with instructions. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12205981

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/28/2023. Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Experience which demonstrated the ability to operate, control and clean heavy powered equipment. Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions. Physically able to frequently lift and carry heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Work that requires the skills and knowledge in operating heavy equipment, continually involves extreme physical effort; such as, constantly lifting or carrying objects weighing 80 to 100 pounds or more with assistance.

Education

This position does not have a minimum education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Eglin Resource Management Flight 96 FSS/FSCN, 310 W. Van Matre Ave, Bldg 210 Eglin AFB, FL 32542-5648 US
• Name: Eglin NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]