Laborer

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the the Youth Center on Holloman AFB, NM.

Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds, and on occasion 80 to 100 pounds or more.

This position is Flexible (0 Guaranteed Hours Per Week).

Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, days and/or evenings.

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Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform manual labor tasks involving the use of heavy hand tools, and heavy power equipment.

The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Loads, and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from truck, vans, or loading docks. Moves heavy boxes, cartons, and furniture by hand, hand truck or dolly. Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands with shears. Stacks and places boxes and cartons where directed.
• Using a shovel, digs ditches and trenches where is pick is not needed to loosen soil, and where grading and sloping are not required. Fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places using a shovel, hand tamper, and rake. Mixes and pours concrete, assists in forming walls, minor carpentry and minor building and playground repairs and maintenance.
• Operates riding powered mowers and manual lawn mowers. Adjusts blades, cleans and oils mowers. Cuts trees using a hand saw, axe, or chainsaw. Assists in pruning of hedges and shrubbery.
• Picks up and delivers bulk mail. Washes and waxes assigned vehicles by hand or with a power buffer. Performs general clean up and around facilities and playgrounds. Assembles furnishings and equipment using appropriate hand tools. Delivers equipment to annexes and out-lying facilities.
• Acts as Vehicle Fleet Monitor. Checks vehicle fluids, battery life, ensures fleet is filled with gas and all reported maintenance issues are address and fixed by the Auto Hobby Shop. Maintains monthly checklist and keeps all paperwork accurate and current.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to meet the requirements to obtain a Common Access Card and Network access.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.

Qualifications

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB.USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

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, 06/22/2026

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:

• Experience which demonstrates the ability to operate, controls and clean heavy powered equipment.

Education

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.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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.

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