Laborer

Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR- Outdoor Recreation.

This position is guaranteed 0 hours but can be scheduled up to 40 hours per week.

Physical Efforts: Heavy physical effort is required with frequent lifting and moving objects that weigh over 50 pounds. Also included use of heavy hand tools and operating equipment.

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Duties

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• Performs a variety of laboring duties which involve grass cutting, edging, trimming of grass and shrubs in designated recreation areas. Duties involve the use of gasoline powered mowers, both walking and riding, powered edger & trimmers, blowers, and task related power tools.
• Polices recreation areas to include emptying garbage cans, cleaning bathhouse/restroom facilities to include toilets, shower stalls, laundry room, floors (sweeping and mopping), sinks, mirrors, concrete areas.
• Makes minor repairs on playground equipment (i.e., swings and slides), and reports maintenance issues to be submitted for work orders.
• Uses power washers to clean buildings, outdoor areas and equipment.
• Performs painting projects as needed.
• Performs some carpentry work.
• Trims overhanging branches on trees using power and manual saws.
• Picks up programming equipment (tables, canoes, trailers, etc.) from Equipment Rental Center or other activities.
• Assists with setting up for base, squadron, and flight events/programs.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen OR a non-U.S. citizen with 3+ years of U.S. residency.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states and current driving record.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Qualifications

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, 07/08/2026

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:

Must have knowledge and experience in the use and operation, control, and cleaning of heavy and light power equipment and hand tools, such as pick, axe, sledge hammer, heavy power mower, chain saw, posthole digger, etc. Must be able to work under general supervision responding to initial oral or written instructions and completing assigned task. Ability to frequently lift and carry heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

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.
• 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.

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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