Maintenance Worker Helper (MVO) NA-05.

Obsolete Site; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to uphold park facilities at Fort Irwin. You will operate riding mowers and garden tractors, prune plantings, water landscapes, and assist with event setups and takedowns.

This on-site role requires physical stamina and the ability to follow English instructions for safety and quality control. The position involves daily cleaning, routine repairs, and maintaining park equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining public park areas and recreational facilities.
• Ability to read and understand English instructions and labels for safety and operations.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks, including lifting and operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park picnic and pavilion areas and perform grass-cutting with riding mowers and garden tractors.
• Perform maintenance on park vehicles and equipment; prune shrubs, trim trees, and water landscapes.
• Clean and police recreational facilities daily; service restrooms and other public areas; manage waste and recycling.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Power tools operation

English proficiency

Groundskeeping

Tools

Lawn mowers

Garden tractors

Edgers

Chainsaws

Blowers

Weedeaters

Pruners

Job description

• Maintains park picnic and pavilion recreational areas. Performs grass-cutting requirements using riding lawn mowers/ garden tractors (from 18HP to 31HP), push mowers, edgers, chainsaws, blowers, weedeaters, pruners, etc.
• Performs operational maintenance on park vehicles and equipment. Weeds flowerbeds, prunes shrubs and trees, clear scrub trees and brush, and waters grass, trees, and plants.
• Performs daily cleaning and policing of recreational facilities and areas within the park. Cleans public latrines, party pavilions, and other facilities. Replaces towels and tissue and empties trash containers.
• Scrubs sinks, floors, and other fixtures. Picks up trash around the grounds. Performs routine repairs and maintenance on park equipment such as painting, replacing hardware, boards, etc.
• Assists in setting-up, maintenance, and takedown of all special planned programs/events. Sets up and maintains recreation equipment such as water sprinklers, picnic tables, barbecue grills, park benches, playground equipment, trash containers, etc.

Duties

• Maintains park picnic and pavilion recreational areas. Performs grass-cutting requirements using riding lawn mowers/ garden tractors (from 18HP to 31HP), push mowers, edgers, chainsaws, blowers, weedeaters, pruners, etc.
• Performs operational maintenance on park vehicles and equipment. Weeds flowerbeds, prunes shrubs and trees, clear scrub trees and brush, and waters grass, trees, and plants.
• Performs daily cleaning and policing of recreational facilities and areas within the park. Cleans public latrines, party pavilions, and other facilities. Replaces towels and tissue and empties trash containers.
• Scrubs sinks, floors, and other fixtures. Picks up trash around the grounds. Performs routine repairs and maintenance on park equipment such as painting, replacing hardware, boards, etc.
• Assists in setting-up, maintenance, and takedown of all special planned programs/events. Sets up and maintains recreation equipment such as water sprinklers, picnic tables, barbecue grills, park benches, playground equipment, trash containers, etc.

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.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• Shifts may include working, morning, nights, weekends, holidays and special events.

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

Must have work experience directly related to the duties to be performed. Must be able to understand oral English and read and understand written instructions in English to assure safe and satisfactory performance (reading chemical labels, operating instructions, assignments, etc.).

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates WORLDWIDE. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

PCS Costs

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

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

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.

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.

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.