Duties
As a working leader, performs the following duties: Distributes and balances workload among employees. Observes work in progress, production, adherence to quality and safety standards. Instructs and trains new employees. Elevates unresolved employee complaints or operational issues to supervisor. Provides input on performance, progress, and disciplinary problems. Reports all repair and maintenance requirements according to established policy. Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor.
Performs Maintenance Worker and/or Laborer duties as time permits or as assigned by supervisor. Conducts visual inspections and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, repair work associated with various trades, such as Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting, and Electrical in and around FSS activities. May perform a variety of general laboring tasks involved with the maintenance of these facilities and grounds. Operates power mowers, trimmers and other handheld power tools and equipment as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/27/2025
Area of Consideration: To be considered, applicant must reside in the commuting area (100-mile radius) of Eglin AFB, Florida.
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience
Ability to lead 3 or more maintenance workers and laborers to accomplish facility and ground maintenance. Must have functional experience and demonstrated knowledge of maintenance procedures and the ability to build teams and work with others. Experience and Knowledge of the proper use and routine operator maintenance of hand tools and equipment. Knowledge of location and proper storage requirements of material, tools, and equipment they handle. Ability to understand common signs and read general instructions, follow oral instructions. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier with assistance and perform frequent bending, lifting, and have good manipulative dexterity of fingers, bands, and arms.
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.
Additional information
As a working leader, performs the following duties: Distributes and balances workload among employees. Observes work in progress, production, adherence to quality and safety standards. Instructs and trains new employees. Elevates unresolved employee complaints or operational issues to supervisor. Provides input on performance, progress, and disciplinary problems. Reports all repair and maintenance requirements according to established policy. Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor.
Performs Maintenance Worker and/or Laborer duties as time permits or as assigned by supervisor. Conducts visual inspections and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, repair work associated with various trades, such as Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting, and Electrical in and around FSS activities. May perform a variety of general laboring tasks involved with the maintenance of these facilities and grounds. Operates power mowers, trimmers and other handheld power tools and equipment as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a Drug Test and Physical with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid driver's license.
- To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/27/2025
Area of Consideration: To be considered, applicant must reside in the commuting area (100-mile radius) of Eglin AFB, Florida.
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience
Ability to lead 3 or more maintenance workers and laborers to accomplish facility and ground maintenance. Must have functional experience and demonstrated knowledge of maintenance procedures and the ability to build teams and work with others. Experience and Knowledge of the proper use and routine operator maintenance of hand tools and equipment. Knowledge of location and proper storage requirements of material, tools, and equipment they handle. Ability to understand common signs and read general instructions, follow oral instructions. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier with assistance and perform frequent bending, lifting, and have good manipulative dexterity of fingers, bands, and arms.
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.
Additional information
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- This position is included in a bargaining unit.
- Union Name AFGE COUNCIL NO. 214 (AFL-CIO) and Local or Chapter Name AFGE Local 1897.