Laborer NA-03.

Obsolete Site; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and federal holidays

Job summary

Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) in New Jersey is seeking applicants for a full-time labor-focused role. The position involves heavy physical work, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining government facilities at or near Picatinny Arsenal.

Applicants should be prepared for a probationary period and comprehensive background checks. Local candidates within a 50-mile radius will be considered, with benefits including health and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• Six months of laboring experience required.
• Must be able to work under general supervision and follow instructions.
• Applicant must pass employment verification and background checks.
• Probationary period may be required.
• Tier 1 background investigation for CAC possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy physical labor, lifting 80–100 pounds or more.
• Operate heavy powered equipment requiring training and experience.
• Conduct ground maintenance on grades and slopes, dig ditches, wash buildings with high pressure sprayers, use tillers for lawns.
• Maintain NAF facilities with heavy equipment and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting heavy objects

Follow instructions

Job description

Duties

• Perform heavy physical labor requiring the frequent lifting and carrying of items and furniture weighing 80 to 100 pounds or more.
• Operate heavy powered equipment performing tasks that require prior work experience and training.
• Such tasks include ground maintenance on grades and slopes, digging ditches and trenches, washing buildings using high pressure sprayers, operating tillers to prepare lawns for sod and bedding plants, and cutting trees using axes or chain saws.
• Performs general maintenance of NAF facilities requiring use of heavy powered equipment and heavy tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Applicant must be able to frequently lift and carry very heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Medical certification/exam is required.
• Valid driver's license.

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

• Six (6) month of laboring experience required.
• Must be able to work under general supervision, responding to initial oral or written instructions and completing assigned tasks.

Experience Must Be Reflected On Resume To Receive Credit.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-off Date

• Tuesday, August 25th, 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

• This job is open to candidates who live local. Local is considered with in a 50-mile radius of Picatinny Arenal, New Jersey. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

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.

Discover Your Path to Success

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• Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.

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.

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