This position will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Golf Course in SAN ANTONIO TX. This is flexible category position with no guaranteed work hrs, may work up to 40 hrs/wk. Employees appointed to a flexible position are not eligible for benefits. Work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing , bending & stooping. Lifts, carries parts & equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasionally moves heavier items with assistance of other workers or mechanical lifting devices.

Duties

Plans and carries out gardening work according to the schedule or project assignment, keeping within the framework of established gardening practices. Determines when and how to plant/transplant flowers, shrubs, grass and trees based on seasonal schedules or project plans for the golf course, suitability of the weather, degree of moisture in the soil and stage of plant growth. Determines quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer and other materials needed for specific areas. Landscapes assigned areas and determines need for spreading topsoil, fertilizing, liming, seeding, planting and watering. Performs grounds maintenance work such as mowing, weeding, watering, pruning and trimming, selecting and applying established gardening methods. Mows and trims grass evenly; weeds flowerbeds; waters lawn and nursery; and prunes/trims shrubs and trees to obtain the shape, size and growth required. Makes proper cuts using pruning shears, saws, and other tools; seals tree wounds with coating mixtures in order to protect and minimize damage. Uses and maintains a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, rakes and mowers. Washes, cleans, oils, sharpens, lubricates and performs minor maintenance on equipment. Operates a farm-type tractor and towed or attached equipment on level or rolling terrain typical of a golf course. Frequently operates towed or attached equipment (e.g., mowers, aerators, plow spreaders, harrows, sprayers) manipulating both tractor and equipment controls at the same time through hydraulic or mechanical controls. Operates boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground along roads. Operates tractors and equipment between shrubs and trees; along fences and curbs; in snowy or marshy areas; and in areas where tree limbs, bushes and rocks are more likely to cause clogging or jamming of the equipment. Determines equipment operations for maneuvering over level or rolling terrain that are appropriate to the operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment. Operates a variety of gasoline, diesel or electric powered-wheeled vehicles, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks or dump trucks that typically have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 10,000 and up to 26,000 pounds. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12443419

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment random drug testing. Must have a valid driver's license.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. Must be able to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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, 06/20/2024 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: Must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of seasonal gardening tasks, such as: fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants; grounds maintenance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Skill in operating a variety of tractors and in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 10,000 and up to 26,000 pounds. 2. Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, work orders, and specifications related to gardening, motor vehicle and tractor operation, perform preventive maintenance. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

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 JBSA Ft Sam Houston Community Services Flight 802 FSS/FSCN 2484 Stanley Rd Ste 18 Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-5018 US
• Name: JBSA Randolph NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]