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Maintenance Worker Helper NA-05

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Fort Leonard Wood - Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Summary

This position is located at Ft Leonard Wood, MO.

**Weekly reviews and lists sent to management starting 16 April 2026; additional lists may be sent at management request.**

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/10/2026 to 05/04/2026
Salary
$20.61 - $24.04 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 5
Location
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent - No set hours; possibility of working 0-40 hours per week. Position is not eligible for benefits.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
O3NAFKA-26-12934617
Control number
864817600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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  • Performs a variety of trades and craft duties involving maintenance, repair and improvement of facilities. Duties require the use of trade practices associated with carpentry, painting, and laboring work. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Assists in the maintenance and repair of building interiors, exteriors and grounds. Patches and paints walls, replaces faucet washers, bulbs and fuses. Un-stops sinks and toilet bowls. Hangs electrical fixtures and repairs screens and storm sashes.
  • Prepares surfaces for painting by applying sealing compounds and primers. Finishes rough edges, smooths with emery cloth and sandpaper. Carries, lifts and holds materials during repairs. Nails loose boards and replaces window glass.
  • Makes minor repairs to furniture and woodwork. Occasionally assist in moving furniture or refinishing appearances. Paints surfaces, cuts grass, plants, trims hedges, trees and shrubbery. Dumps trash, waters plants and sweeps walkways.
  • May be required to operate up to 1 Ton motor vehicle to and from worksite to transport material and personnel. If required to operate a motor vehicle, prepares trip tickets, performs driver's daily maintenance and reports needed to supervisor.

Requirements

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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.
  • Satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2. to include a medical examination and Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
  • Incumbent must be willing and able to work varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Incumbent must be willing and able to complete a physical
  • Work is performed inside and outside of buildings and is usually dusty, dirty and greasy. When outside, worker is exposed to extreme hot, cold, wet and dry conditions.
  • The possibility of electrical shock, cuts, burns, and bruises exists. Wears safety equipment incidental to the position.
  • If the incumbent is required to operate a vehicle, the position is subject to mandatory drug testing.
  • Works under general supervision performing the simpler and more routine duties of the craft or trade work assigned.
  • Work is reviewed in progress or upon completion and evaluated for compliance with instructions, adequacy of performance and timeliness in completion.
  • If required to operate a vehicle, operates in accordance with standard procedures.
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May carry equipment, tools or supplies weighing from 40 to 80 pounds.

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:

  • Experience in performing duties as described above
  • the ability to follow oral and written instructions involving those duties
  • Must have a working knowledge of wood working techniques and basic shop mathematics.
  • Must be skilled in use and operation of common hand and power tools and measuring devices of the carpentry and painting trades to perform a variety of tasks.
  • Must have a knowledge of standard surface preparation and coating methods and techniques.
  • Must have ability to read and follow basic blueprints and sketches.

If the position requires the incumbent to operate a vehicle:

  • The incumbent must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must have skills and knowledge to accomplish safe operation of vehicles operated.

**Your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed **

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

  • This job is open to candidates who are WORLDWIDE. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Application Option
  • If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
  • Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 11:59AM CST on 05/04/2026 to ensure timely processing.
  • Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
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.
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
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 https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
  • After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Discover Your Path to Success

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

  • Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  • We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
  • If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
  • NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

If claiming any of the above eligibilities supporting documentation must be received at time of application.
**If claiming Spousal Employment Preference (SEP) please ensure PCS Orders and marriage certificate are uploaded for validation purposes.
**If claiming Veterans Consideration, please ensure a signed copy of your DD 214 (Member 4 or Service 2 copy) are uploaded for validation
purposes.
**If claiming CNE/FNE & CAE, please ensure a DA 3434 or SF50 are uploaded for validation purposes.


Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

United States Army Installation Management Command

The Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation's mission is to create and maintain "FIRST CHOICE" MWR products and service's for America's Army, essential to a ready, self-reliant force.

Fort Leonard Wood is a training installation that has evolved from a small basic training post more than 80 years ago to a premier Army Center of Excellence that trains nearly 80,000 military and civilians each year. Fort Leonard Wood is located in the beautiful south central Missouri Ozarks and covers more than 62,911 acres, of which 53,995 are used for training. The Fort is in Pulaski County, Missouri, which has a population of 53,221. Bordering the installation to the north are the towns of Waynesville, population 5,365, and St. Robert, population 5,747. The post is 2 miles south of Interstate 44 and St. Louis is a two-hour drive to the east and Springfield, Missouri, is a little more than an hour's drive to the west.

Agency contact information

CHRA NAF Fort Leonard Wood
Phone
000-000-0000
Email
usarmy.leonardwood.chra-hqs.list.chra-naf-cpac@army.mil
Address
KA-NAF-W6B8AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEONARD WOOD
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
US

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