About the position: This position will be assigned to Outdoor Maintenance and is a Regular position with guaranteed hours. You are also eligible for NAF benefits such as: - Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - 401k with Employer Matching Contribution - AFNAF Retirement Plan - Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave - Paid Federal Holidays - Tuition Assistance Please refer to the benefits section below for more information.

Duties

Operates a variety of equipment and tools in support of FSS Outdoor Maintenance team. Inspects facilities, and equipment; performs routine preventive maintenance and minor and general repair to buildings and equipment. Maintains adequate stock levels of materials/supplies necessary to perform repairs. Determines tools/equipment needed to carry out work duties. Performs maintenance of buildings and other facilities to include adjustment to landscaping, timber, doors, furnishings, and appliances. Prepares areas for painting by repairing holes, applying drywall compound, and sanding; applies paint, enamel, varnishes as undercoats and finish coats where needed. Checks electrical receptacles; replaces switch plates/covers when required; resets circuit breakers; notifies supervisor, who contacts Civil Engineering (CE) or company when repair cannot be accomplished. Replaces light bulbs, using ladder and/or step stool to reach high areas. Operates equipment to include but not limited to the following: four wheel, rubber tire tractor with eight and twelve forward gears, two to four reverse gears with vacuum brakes and gross weight of 8,640 pounds with the following attachments: whirlwind mower, gang lawn mower, seeder, harrow, sickle bar, fertilizer spreader, rotary, sweeper, tow trailer, curbing edger, disc, tow sweeper, up to 10k All Terrain Fork lift. Operates high-pressure equipment for spraying water/steam in cleaning exterior of buildings. Operates watering systems; prunes hedges; polices and cleans grounds, facilities, and parking lots. Repairs and installs sprinkler systems. Replaces parts such as sprinkler heads, PVC pipes, valves, and controllers on sprinkler runs around buildings. Inspects and corrects grounds and garden areas for discrepancies such as presence of weeds, fungus growth, infestation of pests, drainage problems, etc., reports damage to supervisor. Using a shovel, digs ditches and trenches. Cleans weeds and grass from ditches and headwalls, rakes pine straw, leaves, and pine burrs. Mows with push and riding mowers, sews seeds and waters/fertilizes as needed. Runs hand lawnmowers or domestic type powered lawnmowers, sidewalk edgers to edge sidewalks, headwall curbs, clears small trees and bushes using handsaw, hatchet, or clipper. Operates weed-eater for trimming ditches and fence rows. Performs minor maintenance on lawn mowing and trimming equipment, pressure washers and other like maintenance and cleaning equipment. Provides training to staff on proper and safe use of equipment. Deliver/setup bleachers, maneuver/position stage/trailers, and chairs for base wide events. Moves furniture/equipment from warehouse and/or delivery vehicles as required; provides same service during turn-in of old furnishings. Sets up and dismantles furnishings when received, sold, or turned in as excess; tasks involve setting up, packing and unpacking furnishings/equipment and like items. Transports condemned and no longer used items to Defense Reutilization Management Office (DRMO) or other agencies as appropriate; palletizes equipment as required to expedite turn-in actions. Contacts supervisor when problems cannot be resolved. Performs other related duties as assigned. Repairs furnishings using glue products, nails, screws, and proper clamp devices. Installs and/or repairs such items as curtain rods, towel rods, locks, and hasps as required. Hangs pictures, installs wall shelves/furnishing items mounted in cement block walls, using anchors or masonry nails. Replaces molding, doors, windows, trim, etc. as required. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12526216

Requirements

• 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 and random drug testing.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

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, 08/28/2024 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: General experience which provided a basic knowledge of and ability to perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical and household repairs. Skilled in the use of common hand tools, power equipment and in measuring and aligning items to be installed. Skilled in application of fertilizers, sprays, and similar chemicals. Must be able to operate lawn equipment (push/riding mowers, trimmers, tractors/other heavy equipment etc.). Must be able to maneuver/position 40ft stage/trailers into tight spaces. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Trade/vocational school certification and/or training is desirable. Must be physically able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally heavier objects with assistance. Basic clerical experience is desirable. 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 Hurlburt Field Resource Management Flight 1 SOFSS/FSCN 145 Letourneau Avenue, Suite 145 Hurlburt Field AFB, FL 32544-5000 US
• Name: Hurlburt Field NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]