This position is located in the Golf Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties to maintain the grounds around MWR facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness for patrons and create aesthetically pleasing grounds.

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Operates tractor and attached or towed equipment, including, mower, trailer, tow bars, plows, harrows, spreaders and front-end loaders. Incumbent is responsible for operator maintenance on tractors, such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels. Mows various fields using gas mowers, rotary mower and back blade. Moves and spreads dirt and clay using front loader and hand tools. Drags and prepares fields for various sporting events. Spreads fertilizer and grass seed. Checks irrigation system and may make minor repairs to system. Edges walkways, patios and flower beds in and around MWR facilities. Loads, carries and spreads mulch in flower beds and in other areas as directed. May assist ball field maintenance staff by infield grooming on the artificial turf field. Preparing athletic fields for sporting events such as: softball, baseball, football and soccer, to include marking fields, setting goals and bases according to regulations. May assist golf maintenance staff with golf course maintenance duties as needed. Prepares field areas for special events as directed by supervisor. Assist other facility maintenance personnel in accomplishing other tasks as assigned by supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be able to lift unassisted up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform duties in all weather conditions, to include extreme heat and often inclement weather.
• Exposure to prolonged frequent and repetitive arm and leg movements to operate tractor controls and equipment controls.
• Must be at least 18 years old or older.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ability to adjust and operate a gas and diesel tractor and specialized equipment and to be able to manipulate both tractor and hydraulic controlled equipment simultaneously. Knowledge of equipment and correct attachment methods, their power requirements, braking and turning capacities, power ratios and operating speeds. Ability to perform minor maintenance to equipment, i.e., oils and grease. Ability to recognize changes in turf conditions. Knowledge of safety procedures and limited first aid. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT You must be a US Citizen. Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVSTA Mayport 414 Massey Ave Jacksonville, FL 32228-0048 US
• Name: Jodie O'Connor
• Email: [email protected]