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Summary

This position is located at the Golf Course in Rock Island Arsenal, IL.

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06/30/2025 to 08/06/2025
Salary
$23.74 to - $27.68 per hour

Most individuals will be brought in at Step 1 rate of pay which is $23.74 per hour. NAF pay setting rules apply.

Pay scale & grade
NA 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Rock Island, IL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
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
Announcement number
O1NAFBG-25-12756436
Control number
839718100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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 repair work on a variety of gas and diesel powered equipment including gas powered rental golf cars, multi-gang mowers, tractor drawn mowers, greens mowers, aerators and other mechanical equipment.
  • Diagnoses malfunctions of equipment to determine the source of trouble, extent of repairs required, and the tools and parts necessary to successfully make repairs.
  • Accomplishes minor engine repairs by cleaning, adjusting, and/or replacing defective parts of components and systems, including wheel cylinders, mufflers, brake shoes, carburetors, etc.
  • Performs both minor and major electric and gas welding tasks as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a physical exam.
  • Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
  • Work is performed inside and outside. Work area is frequently drafty, noisy, and exhaust fumes are present. Exposed to dirt, grease, battery acid, oil, hydraulic fluids, and gasoline and diesel fuel, that may burn or irritate the skin.
  • Exposed to fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides that may burn or irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains.

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge:
Must have the knowledge required to diagnose and determine source of malfunctions and the skill to make necessary repairs to a variety of Turf related equipment and hydraulic drive motors, their components and electrical systems. Knowledge of the assembly, disassembly, operation and installation of all parts and components of both gasoline and diesel driven specialized golf grounds maintenance equipment. Must be able to read and interpret a variety of manufacturer's manuals and parts listings. Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to make fabrication repairs to equipment to include using a torch and welding. The work requires the skill to use a variety of tools common to the trade and test equipment such as motor diagnostic equipment and compression testers, motor analyzers, electrical component test benches and special measuring instruments such as inside and outside micrometer, calipers, and vernier calipers.

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date:

  • Monday, July 7, 2025 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.
Area of Consideration:
  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local (within a 50 mile radius of Rock Island Arsenal, Il). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm by 08/06/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
FWS Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
  • All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
  • Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not, be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

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