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MWR FACILITY ASSISTANT GROUNDSKEEPER

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Summary

MWR provides Sailors and their families the finest facilities, programs and activities to meet their recreational and social needs, encouraging individual values, aids retention, and provides the physical, mental and social needs of a mobile Navy. 

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
01/19/2018 to 07/04/2018
Salary
$12.93 - $15.09 per hour

Shift Differential (7.5% higher w/majority hours after 3pm) Sunday Premium (25% higher) OT (hours worked over 8/40)

Pay scale & grade
NA 04
Location
Newport, RI
Many vacancies
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Intermittent - Intermittent w/no benefits
Work schedule
Intermittent - Intermittent 0 - 40 Hours Per Week
Service
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
VA-18-11867
Control number
489112000

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Duties

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This position may perform all or some of the following duties as assigned:

Operates a variety of power operated tools and equipment such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, tillers, hoes, chippers, tractors, trucks, pressure washers, etc. Services equipment before use, making adjustments or minor repairs through replacement of worn or damaged parts. Assists higher graded workers with general facility maintenance such as minor repairs to doors, floor/floor coverings, walls, ceilings, windows, light fixtures, painting, etc.

Assists in the general upkeep and maintenance of athletic fields and surrounding grounds. Prepares and maintains athletic fields for respective play (lines fields, places bases, secures windscreens, installs goals/goalposts, moves bleachers, etc) making repairs as needed or directed, OR assists in general upkeep of recreational areas and grounds (RV Park, Beach, camping Areas, Picnic/Event Grounds, Recreational Cabins) including maintaining grounds (mowing/weeding, maintaining ornamental plant beds) minor maintenance/repair of picnic tables, barbeque areas, ten/RV sites, parking areas, emptying large trash containers and disposal of trash.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov

Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. 

Qualifications

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Must be 18 years of age and meet all qualifications listed above PLUS the ability to operate and perform routine maintenance and repair on tractor and a variety of equipment used in preparing athletic fields and facilities for sporting events. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license at all times and have the ability to operate a variety of automotive vehicles in the performance of duties. This position is subject to an irregular tour of duty including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical activities include, but are not limited to standing, walking, bending, turning, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and light lifting.  Some activities are prolong in nature.  The employee will at times, lift up to 45 pounds unassisted, heavier items are with assistance.  The employee is subject to exposure to extreme temperatures from dishwasher/kitchens and walk-in refrigerators/freezers.  Outside work is subject to a variety of weather conditions.  Working area is subject to noise.  The employee is subject to minor cuts, bruises, burns, and falls.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is issued and used as needed.  If issued, PPE must be work appropriately.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May be reassigned on an “as needed” basis to other facilities to cover staff shortages or assist with scheduled events.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

Additional information

We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.



Click the following link to preview the applicant questionnaire: Preview Applicant Questionnaire.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Agency contact information

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
Phone
401-841-7697
Address
Commander, Navy Installations Command
656 Whipple Street
Newport, RI 02841
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