Maintenance Worker

Summary

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Lodging Facilities.

This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40hrs/week. Employees appointed to regular category positions are eligible for benefits.

Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted. Position requires frequent exposure to grease, dirt, fumes, and possible cuts, bruises and climate extremes.

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Duties

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Ensures guests rooms are in good working order. Addresses issues and performs minor construction and repair on existing structures involving plumbing, painting, HVAC and drywall repair. Responds to guest requests for maintenance, diagnosing and repairing issues related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting and drywall repair. Maintains the cleanliness and functionality of common areas such as lobbies, business centers and laundry areas. Works with other hotel staff to address guest needs and ensure a positive guest experience.

Installs tile, cove base and interior trim using preplanned materials such as baseboard and molding. Repairs and refinishes furniture and repairs counter tops. Replaces broken or missing acoustical ceiling tile, window screens, wooden porches, door jambs and other damaged wood components. Interprets specifications such as work orders with sketches or easily understood blueprints and technical instructions to plan and layout work. Conducts routine inspections and maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, and other hotel equipment.

Locates and makes repairs to plumbing that can be accomplished by installing, removing, cleaning, replacing, modifying, packaging and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, gas distribution, and disposal systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken tile or pipe and leaking drains using existing routes, openings, hangers, and levels. Removes old caulk and grout and replace with new. Checks operation and completes needed repairs to HVAC and water heater systems to include drip pans, drains and pipes to include blowing out/unclogging lines.

Prepares wood and metal surfaces to be painted. Applies coating materials such as primers, paints, texture, varnishes, and shellacs using standard application techniques and ensures that the coating finish matches existing walls and meets surface protection requirements.

Makes minor electrical repairs by replacing fixtures, switches, stove burners, electrical cords, bulbs and fluorescent fixtures. Maintains record of maintenance supplies and equipment, orders replacements as needed. Required to move equipment, furniture, and supply items between quarters, supply room and warehouses. Ensures all safety systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting etc.) and room locking systems are in working order and adhere to safety requirements. May operate a government vehicle to include light truck, sedan, golf cart etc.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• This position has physical requirements which require the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and to reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

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, 09/29/2026

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:

Applicant must have experience in general maintenance work to include basic carpentry, general building maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and electrical duties. Must have demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and determining the need for repair and servicing of facilities, utilities, and equipment. Experience working in a dynamic environment handling unexpected situations. Prior experience in hotel maintenance, or a related field, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

1. Must have excellent oral and verbal communication skills.

2. Ability to bend, lift, and work in awkward positions both indoors and outdoors.

**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).

**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

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.

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.

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.
• 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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