Maintenance Worker (MVO) NA-07

U.S. Army; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a position at a military installation. This role involves performing essential grounds maintenance and ensuring the safety of children during bus evacuations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate physical fitness, as the role requires lifting and working in various weather conditions. Additionally, a valid driver's license is necessary for operating vehicles on site. Join a team that values safety, responsibility, and community engagement while enjoying the benefits of a supportive work environment.

Benefits

NAF benefits package

Leave accrual

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet health and background requirements.
• Requires a valid state driver's license or CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor grounds maintenance and ensure safety of children during bus evacuations.
• Notify supervisor of hazards and maintain cleanliness of facilities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Grounds Maintenance

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

General Equivalency Diploma

Tools

Lifting Equipment

Maintenance Tools

Job description

This position is located at Fort Knox School Age Center.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual.

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Duties

• Performs minor grounds maintenance to include ensuring entrances and exits are free from debris, sidewalks are clear of ice/snow, and surfaces under playground structures are maintained according to safety requirements.
• Position requires the skills and knowledge to perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities.
• Ensures children and youth know how to safely evacuate the bus. Practices bus evacuation following prescribed procedures with children and youth on a monthly basis. Documents all drills in writing.
• Employee is responsible to notify the supervisor of obvious hazards, malfunctioning equipment, damaged materials, and other situations that may impact work operations.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Drives outside in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a military installation. Exposed to dirt and fumes. Also works in a kitchen setting and exposed to the possibility of cuts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• Schedule includes irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors under different types of weather conditions.
• Physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs. There is a requirement to lift and carry items up to 40 pounds frequently and items that are heavier with the assistance of other employees or lift equipment.
• This position requires mandatory drug testing.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Ability to communicate in English at a level to assure the duties described can be accomplished in a safe and satisfactory manner.
• Experience in accomplishing the types of duties described in this job.
• Requires a valid state driver's license (Requires a valid state driver's license to operate a 15 passenger vehicle OR Requires a commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a 24 passenger vehicle.)

Applicants that possess the following highly preferred experience may be sent first for consideration:

• A skilled tradesman with experience in preventative and routine facility maintenance (i.e.: carpentry, painting, furniture repair).
• Experience in preventative and routine vehicle and small motor equipment maintenance.
• Experience maintaining landscaping and gardening.
• Knowledge in OSHA compliance.