About the position: This position will be assigned to the Offutt Inns at Offutt AFB.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs minor construction and repair on existing structures involving standard measurements, specifications, instructions, and basic shop mathematics. Following general information, locates and independently makes repairs to plumbing that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of the utility. Performs routine electrical repairs, such as replacing circuits, fuses, light switches, outlets, and light bulbs. Prepares surfaces, mixes and prepares coating materials, and applies coating materials for general painting or wallpaper projects. Refers difficult carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting issues that require a journeyman craftsman to a higher graded crafts and trades mechanic or arranges for the work to be performed by a contractor. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Performs such duties as picking up trash and paper from grounds, raking leaves or grass, pulling weeds, watering and trimming grass, spreading abrasives and/or chemicals on icy surfaces, washing motor vehicles (by hand), and cleaning hand tools after use.OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:1. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid state driver's license is required.2. The employee may be required to work during other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.3. Uses hand and power tools and equipment that may require standing and holding tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, climbing, and stooping. Work typically requires bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and rooftops. Frequently lifts and carries material and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.4. The work is primarily inside and occasionally outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy; with spray and fumes usually present. May work in confined areas, such as crawl spaces and attics. In shops, is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue, fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and related power equipment including hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. The employee is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in all types of weather. The employee is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, contusions, burns, and infections.5. Protective equipment and clothing, such as safety shoes, earplugs, safety glasses or sun glasses, gloves, rain gear, hard hats, coveralls, respirators, and other protective gear are required, which are sometimes uncomfortable. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12209646

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

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, 11/22/2023 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: Skill to apply basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or painting methods and techniques, and basic shop mathematics and knowledge of material strengths and applications to construct, install, repair, or modify building structures and/or subsystems. Knowledge of standard safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to perform basic research and apply regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation. Skill to operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment. Ability to read and interpret instructions and work from sketches, work orders, and basic blueprints. Skill to plan and layout work according to instructions and skill in measuring, constructing, and installing materials. Ability to operate snow clearing equipment and attachments to adjust attachments, blades, and auxiliary equipment. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry object weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable National Agency Check with Investigations (NACI). Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have a valid state driver's license to operate light motor vehicles. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Offutt Sustainment Services Flight 55 FSS/FSCN, 105 Washington Square, Building 49, STN #223 Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2084 US
• Name: Offutt NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]