About the position: This position will be assigned to the 92 Force Support Squadron, Fairchild Inn, Fairchild AFB, WA.
The purpose of this position is to perform facility maintenance, motor vehicle operations, grounds maintenance duties, and related tasks for all lodging areas.
This is a Regular Part time position; guaranteed 20-34 hours per week; depending on the needs of the facility.
About the position: This position will be assigned to the 92 Force Support Squadron, Fairchild Inn, Fairchild AFB, WA.
The purpose of this position is to perform facility maintenance, motor vehicle operations, grounds maintenance duties, and related tasks for all lodging areas.
This is a Regular Part time position; guaranteed 20-34 hours per week; depending on the needs of the facility.
Internal NAF Pay Settings May apply
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
1. Performs visual inspections of the exterior and interior of all lodging facilities. Informs supervisor of major and minor discrepancies found.
2. Performs minor construction and repair on existing structures involving standard measurements, specifications, instructions, and basic shop mathematics. Installs exterior and interior trim using preplanned materials, such as baseboards, and molding. Replaces broken or missing acoustical ceiling tile, broken door and window trim, window screens, stairway steps, wooden porches, door jambs, and other damaged wood components.
3. Prepares wood and metal surfaces to be painted, mixes and prepares coating material, and applies coating materials (for example, paints, varnishes, and shellacs). Prepares surfaces by scraping, wire brushing, masking, spackling, and sand surfacing.
4. Makes minor electrical repairs by replacing fixtures, switches, sockets, stove burners, electrical cords, bulbs, and fluorescent fixtures.
5. Performs routine/seasonal maintenance and upkeep of gasoline powered lawn equipment to ensure equipment is in good mechanical and safe operating conditions. Identifies if routine maintenance is required to supervisor during initial inspection.
6. Drives vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to various locations both on and off base. Performs routine safety inspections on vehicles, and corrects minor defects.
7. Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Utilizes hand and power tools such as, drills, power saws, routers, standard hand tools, straight edge, chalk line, tapes, rules, caulking irons, pipe wrenches, roller, putty knives, and paintbrushes.
8. Moves and arranges furniture as directed; performs snow removal operations; cleans carpets; and assists in linen duties as directed. Repairs or replaces key and keyless locking mechanisms.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12511127
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, 02/19/2025
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:
Must have experience or training in building maintenance in the areas of carpentry, plumbing and electrical areas that demonstrated the ability to perform minor repairs using common hand and power tools. Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
Physical Effort:
Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs. Use and and power tools and equipment such as hammers, saws, planes, drills, chisels, paintbrushes, spray guns, wire brushes, rollers, and putty knives. Frequently lifts and moves equipment, furniture, components, and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed inside and outside under all type of weather conditions. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, chemical exposures, and electric shock. The equipment tools, and tasks involved frequently require extreme care and use of safety gloves, earplugs, safety glasses, cold weather clothing. Safety consciousness is always paramount.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
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 has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's 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.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/19/2025 to receive consideration.
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