Laborer NA-02.

Obsolete Site; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site in Huntsville, AL is seeking a capable laborer to perform outdoor maintenance, lawn care and light facility duties. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to operate basic power tools, and adherence to safety rules.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, and moving materials while ensuring clean, safe work areas and timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• Three (3) months of laboring experience required.
• Ability to use, control and clean tools and power equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions with multiple tasks without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, installs sod, weeds beds, trims edges and maintains walkways.
• Prunes shrubs/trees; applies fertilizer; waters and cleans drainage areas.
• Loads/unloads materials; moves supplies with wheels and dollies; keeps area tidy.
• Operates and maintains power equipment; follows safety procedures.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Maintenance basics

Tools

Lawnmower

Leaf blower

Edger / Trimmer

Scrubber / Buffer

Steam cleaner

Vacuum

Job description

• Mows grass, lays sod, weeds flowerbeds, trims and edges walkways and lawns. Prunes shrubs and trees; applies fertilizer, waters plants, cleans out drainage ditches, shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Loads and unloads conveyances; moves materials using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies; stacks and arranges supplies for storage; collects refuse and recyclable materials.
• Digs, fills and tamps soil and gravel in earth excavations; levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake. Cleans rugs and drapes. Cleans, waxes and polishes floors using heavy industrial-powered equipment.
• Adjusts, cleans, oils and changes attachments on machines. Washes and replaces room fixtures using ladders and scaffolds. Uses chemicals and cleaning solutions. Maintains stock of cleaning materials and implements used.
• Notifies supervisor when additional materials are needed. Moves heavy items of furniture and office equipment as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry moderate to heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must also be able to actively bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions.
• Works indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions when working outdoors.
• Exposed to drafts, noise, dust, and dirt. Possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes.
• Required to follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, and safety glasses to avoid possible hazards in the work area.
• 0530 to 1500 depending on time of year. Some weekend and holiday shifts should be expected.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• Three (3) month of laboring experience required.
• Must have the ability use, control and clean tools and power equipment used.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps without constant supervision of each task assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• Manual skill to lift and move moderately heavy objects.
• Skill and knowledge to safely operate simple power equipment and hand tools (lawnmowers, leaf blowers, edges and trimmers, scrubbers and buffers, steam cleaners and vacuums).
• A basic knowledge is required of routine maintenance procedures for power equipment.

Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date

• Monday, July 27, 2026 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.

Area of Consideration

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Application Notes

• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.