MAINTENANCE WORKER - DIX

Air Mobility Command; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command at Fort Dix, NJ seeks a facilities technician to perform inspections, repairs, and grounds maintenance at the Fort Dix Logistics Facility.

The role involves using hand and power tools, maintaining supplies, and delivering equipment. Flexible schedule 0-40 hrs/week; wage shown as $20.61/hr; open to Public hiring path.

Qualifications

• Experience in building repairs and basic maintenance.
• Able to inspect plumbing fixtures and identify defects.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform spot inspections of buildings to assess repair needs.
• Execute minor repairs and maintenance tasks on facilities.
• Repair lighting, switches, outlets and fixtures.
• Maintain supplies and inventory to prevent work stoppages.
• Operate or transport supplies and equipment as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Inspection

Delivery

Groundskeeping

Safety procedures

Tool usage

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

• Schedule: This is a Flexible Position (can work 0-40 hrs per week).

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) and will be assigned to the Fort Dix Logistics Facility, Fort Dix, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

Performs spot inspections of buildings and structure to determine the nature and extent of repairs required. Determines whether the repair/maintenance work needed is within job capabilities of the unit; if not, reports findings to supervisor. Works on self-help projects that are intended to improve the facility. Inspects plumbing fixtures, fittings and pipes to determine if parts or connections are defective by observing leaks or other malfunctions.

Clears stopped or sluggish drain lines. Repairs and/or replaces light switches or sockets, bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, starters, ballasts, tubes, and outlets. Performs minor servicing maintenance. Performs tasks changing light bulbs, paint walls, woodwork, furniture and equipment. Maintains adequate supplies for normal performance of mission. Takes inventory and assures essential supplies are reordered in time to prevent work stoppages.

Takes all equipment to proper shops for repairs as required. Submits requests to supervisor for new equipment as needed. Ensures that material and supplies are properly and safely stored, protected and maintained. Uses various hand and power tools such as manual and/or power drills and saws, braces and bots, hammers, chisels, wrenches, screw drivers etc., in accomplishing tasks/jobs. Enforces and follows good housekeeping, safety, and fire regulations.

Performs grounds keeping and building maintenance duties. Groom lawns using small hand tools, power or riding mower and trim and adge around walkways and walls and other standard equipment of the trade. Performs seasonal tasks as required; such as applying ice control material to entrance of buildings, shoveling snow, removes unsightly trash and debris around buildings, mowing grass, and watering lawns around buildings.

May be required to operate any of the motor vehicles to include pick-up trucks, sedans, step-vans, etc., for carrying passengers and cargo. Performs delivery services by identifying supplies, materials, and equipment to be delivered from invoices or order forms, safely loading items on the delivery vehicle, safeguarding items during transit, delivering items to the correct department, and obtaining the appropriate signature for the receipt of the delivered items.

Moderately heavy physical effort is required, pushing and moving furniture, furniture set-up and tear down. Performs other related duties as assigned, to include training other employees in the use of various fund equipment, its operation, and how to make minor repairs.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $20.61 – $20.61/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a Flexible Position (can work 0-40 hrs per week). position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.