This position will be assigned to the JBSA Resource Management Office at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX.
This is a Regular Part-Time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40hrs/week. Employees appointed to Regular category positions are eligible for benefits.
Must be able to bend, lift, and work in awkward positions both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
This position will be assigned to the JBSA Resource Management Office at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX.
This is a Regular Part-Time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40hrs/week. Employees appointed to Regular category positions are eligible for benefits.
Must be able to bend, lift, and work in awkward positions both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Starting pay for NA-07 Step 1 is 22.48 per hour; Internal NAF Pay Setting Rules Apply
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Performs a variety of trades and laboring duties involving maintenance, repair and improvement of facilities and equipment. Duties require trade practices associated with painting, carpentry and laboring work. Assists in the maintenance and repair of building interiors to include painting, laying tile and other flooring material, replacing faucets and commercial toilets, replacing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tile, removing of cobwebs in hard-to-reach areas and small repair work on walls, ceiling, and floors. Conducts the preventative maintenance on FSS and MWR vehicles, equipment, grounds, and facilities. Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc. Moves heavy boxes/cartons by hand or dolly, opens crates and boxes using crowbar, cuts bands using shears and stacks boxes and cartons as directed. Moves and arranges furniture. Basic Housekeeping of engineering spaces and work areas. May be required to drive vehicles up to and including 5-ton truck to move furniture and other items to various buildings on the property. Assists with starts/stops and manages work orders in Work Order Management System. Using a shovel, digs ditches and trenches where a pick is not needed to loosen the dirt, and where grading and sloping is not required. Fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places using shovel, hand tamper and rake. Runs hand lawnmowers or (domestic type) powered lawnmowers when this does not require heavy physical effort (for example on steep grades). Clears small trees and bushes using handsaw, hatchet, or clipper, chain saw, and wood chipper. Performs general maintenance of NAF Vehicles and helps to maintain the NAF Fleet. Assist with the turn in and receiving of equipment and vehicles. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12871555
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, 02/02/2026
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: Requires experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting trades. Experience which demonstrated the ability to operate, control and clean heavy powered equipment. Must have ability to learn new techniques and procedures associated with the preceding. .
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Basic knowledge of the standard techniques in the maintenance of buildings and equipment.
2. Knowledge and experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting trades.
3. Must have ability to read and compute simple arithmetic.
4. Be skilled in use and operation of common hand and power tools and measuring devised of the painting/carpentry trades.
5. Ability to learn new techniques and procedures associated with the preceding.
6. Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
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.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/02/2026 to receive consideration.
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