About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Vogelweh Lodging facility. This position may offer logistical support.
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep and maintenance of Lodging facilities, grounds, related structures, fixtures, and utilities. Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Work is moderately heavy. Occasional heavy lifting of 50 pounds and more is required.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Vogelweh Lodging facility. This position may offer logistical support.
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep and maintenance of Lodging facilities, grounds, related structures, fixtures, and utilities. Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Work is moderately heavy. Occasional heavy lifting of 50 pounds and more is required.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Knowledgeable on the use of equipment, materials, and tools necessary to complete needed repairs and maintain facilities. Adheres to work priorities, work sequences, posted work schedules, and work assignments in accordance with (IAW) methods and policies developed by higher-level supervisors. Tracks records and reports progress on work assignments; requests authority in advance to use overtime if required. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors.
Monitors work progress to meet scheduled deadlines. Inspects facilities, common areas, hallways, grounds, equipment, and tools to ensure proper maintenance accomplishment on a daily or weekly basis. Accomplishes timely repairs or brings situations to management's attention to identify minor equipment repairs, electrical discrepancies, sanitation problems, deteriorated parts, and/or safety, security, and protection of assets. Responsible for reporting work delays to supervisor. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs to determine causes and recommend corrections.
Exercises safe housekeeping standards. Maintains maintenance work reports and records; manual or electronic. Performs minor repairs on existing equipment involving standard measurement, specification, instruction, and basic shop mathematics. Individual is responsible for the maintenance and general upkeep of equipment ensuring it is in good mechanical and safe operating condition.
Finishing/Painting: Repairs holes and cracks in walls. Cleans surfaces to be finished by removing scale, rust, dirt, and old paint. Utilizes applicable paints only approved through the HAZMAT program for lodging activities. Paints walls, ceilings, windows, doors, etc. by use of rollers or brushes; ensures surfaces are free of drips, runs, and skips. May install or repair various types of wall coverings and uses adhesives, strippers, wire brushes, putty, knives, sandpaper, brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
Carpentry: Constructs or repairs wooden and wood substitute items, concrete walls. Hangs sheet rock and paneling. Levels and installs panels. Puts up molding and trim after staining to give finished appearance. Uses hand saws and circular saws to cut wood items to specific lengths and measurements. Repairs and replaces vents in doors and walls. Mounts towel racks, robe hooks, toilet paper holders, paper towel boxes, soap dishes, mirrors, hair dryers, window covering hardware, artwork, and installs threshold. Mounts brackets on wall for fire extinguishers, lights, smoke detectors, or like items. Repairs parts and adjusts operation to ensure mobility of drawers, kitchen cabinets, doors, and other moving items. Removes doors, planes accordingly, and reinstalls to ensure proper fit and closure. Repairs a variety of furniture by replacing handles, hinges, knobs, doors, drawers, and other defective parts to serviceable condition. Replaces ceramic floor and wall tiles.
Plumbing: Unclogs sinks, commodes, urinals, tubs, showers, and floor drains (i.e. laundry rooms). Removes under-sink drain (P- trap) and installs new P-traps. Removes and replaces toilet tanks/floats. Removes and replaces fresh water connections. Replaces handles, shower heads, toilet seats, and operating mechanisms (mixer valves) to restore utilities to a serviceable condition. Must be able to use a variety of tools such as snake, plunger, and pipe wrench.
Electrical Work: Installs, maintains, and repairs interior, exterior, overhead, low-voltage electrical secondary power components such as fuses, light fixtures, receptacles, ceiling fans, and wall-mounted hair dryers. Installs and replaces a variety of light fixtures, bulbs, socket covers, light switches, receptacles, fan blades, and air conditioning/stove filters. Maintains, inspects, and repairs special purpose electrical systems and cords. Installs, maintains, and repairs minor electrical appliances in lodging facilities. Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment. May use hand tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, and wire strippers, as well as power tools such as drills and saws. Use of ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, harmonics testers, and other equipment to test connections and ensure the compatibility and safety of components may also be necessary.
Operation of Vehicles/Warehousing: Operates vehicles up to 2.5 tons. Washes/waxes trucks, changes tires, checks tire pressure, refuels, and performs minor maintenance and routine inspections. Loads and unloads supplies and furniture from truck with the aid of a dolly or pallet jack.
If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13041240
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, 09/02/2026
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.
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 in order to qualify.
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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/02/2026 to receive consideration.
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