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Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the Eglins 96 FSS Logistics and Maintenance Office. Responsibilities 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. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12583991 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/01/2024 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: 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. Additional Information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.