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MWR Tractor Operator (Groundskeeper)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
NRSW Naval Base San Diego N922

Summary

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of the position is to operate farm-type tractors or attached equipment to maintain golf course grounds.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$22.21 - $24.06 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 6
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - 35-40 hours per week
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-13039413
Control number
880738800

Duties

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  1. Operates gas and/or diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment, including back-hoe, front-end loader, fairway mower, rough mower, a gang real mower, off-set counter-balanced rotary mower, aerator, fertilizer spreader and rod cutter on level or rolling terrain.

  2. Operates a dump truck and other types of heavy duty equipment, such as brush hog, rotary mowers, trim mowers, greens mowers, collar mowers, tee mowers, aerators, plows, chippers, diggers, and backhoes needed to do daily maintenance, make special repairs, and to do pruning, trimming or planting.

  3. Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around buildings, fences, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks, roads and other such locations as required.

  4. Makes operational inspections of vehicles for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper oil level, battery conditions and similar items. Checks presence and usability of assigned equipment. Cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Performs work relating to the operation, inspection, minor construction, repair, and maintenance of facility real and personal property, as required.

  5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

  • One and half years of experience relating to a golf course maintenance operation.

  • One year of experience operating tractors and other related heavy duty equipment.

  • Skill needed to maneuver driver operated machinery in small places, tight, confined spaces in a small turning radius and on various grades.

  • Skill needed to operate both the tractor and equipment and ability to manipulate both the tractor and the equipment controls at the same time.

  • Ability to make multiple connections between tractor and attached or towed equipment.

  • Skill and knowledge to hook up, alignment and setting the height of blades.

  • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with others.

  • Possess or be able to applicable driver's licenses.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

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.

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, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs offer innovative, exciting and meaningful work supporting Sailors and their families across Navy Region Southwest (NRSW). FFR programs include Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth Programs (CYP), Fleet and Family Support (FFS), and Housing. Our mission is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including paid holidays, free gym access, free movies, military exchange privileges, discounted bowling and water/sports rentals, discounted tickets, tours and travel, and subsidized childcare for CYP employees. Full-time and part-time benefits also include medical, dental and life insurance; retirement plan, 401(k), and paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

NRSW Naval Base San Diego N922

Agency contact information

Dylan Gable
Email
dylan.a.gable.naf@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVBASE San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US

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