Laborer NA-04.

Obsolete Site; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to operate large riding mowers and related equipment across expansive outdoor areas, following drawings and specifications. The job demands significant manual skill and heavy physical effort in varied environments at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

You will work under supervision, selecting appropriate equipment, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated work experience that includes the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.
• Possess the ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Possess the ability to maintain tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate large riding lawn mower and complex equipment in areas requiring attention to space and environment.
• Follow drawings and specifications while performing tasks with significant manual skill and heavy physical effort.
• Work under supervision and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Select the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish the work, follow safety practices, obtain assistance, and perform routine maintenance and adjustments on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Work experience

Instruction interpretation

Tool maintenance

Job description

Duties

• Operate large, complex riding lawn mower (e.g., multiple and independently controlled cutting decks) and/or specially designed riding mowers to mow in areas requiring attention to space and environment.
• Performs tasks that require significant manual skill, very heavy physical effort, several steps, phases, and detailed procedures (e.g., preparing ground for sod, flowers and shrubs) following drawings and specifications.
• Works under supervision of the leader or supervisor who provides general instructions, standard procedures and policies and relies on incumbent to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Incumbent is responsible for selecting the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish the work, following safety practices, obtaining assistance, and performing routine maintenance and adjustments on equipment.
• 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.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Physical Effort: Requires frequent lifting and moving of equipment weighing over 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions: 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.
• Must be able to work a schedule that will include working early mornings, weekends, and possible holidays.
• Must be 18 years of age by appointment date to meet state requirements.

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

• Demonstrated work experience that includes the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position as indicated above.
• Possess the ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Possess the ability to maintain tools and equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.)

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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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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