Maintenance Worker

Operates a variety of equipment and tools in support of FSS Outdoor Maintenance team. Inspects facilities and equipment; performs routine preventive maintenance and minor and general repair to buildings and equipment.
Maintains adequate stock levels of materials/supplies necessary to perform repairs.
Determines tools/equipment needed to carry out work duties.
Performs maintenance of buildings and other facilities to include adjustment to landscaping timber doors furnishings and appliances.
Prepares areas for painting by repairing holes applying drywall compound and sanding; applies paint enamel varnishes as undercoats and finish coats where needed.
Checks electrical receptacles; replaces switch plates/covers when required; resets circuit breakers; notifies supervisor who contacts Civil Engineering (CE) or company when repair cannot be accomplished.
Replaces light bulbs using ladder and/or step stool to reach high areas.
Operates equipment to include but not limited to the following: four wheel rubber tire tractor with eight and twelve forward gears two to four reverse gears with vacuum brakes and gross weight of 8640 pounds with the following attachments: whirlwind mower gang lawn mower seeder harrow sickle bar fertilizer spreader rotary sweeper tow trailer curbing edger disc tow sweeper up to 10k All Terrain Fork lift.
Operates high-pressure equipment for spraying water/steam in cleaning exterior of buildings.
Operates watering systems; prunes hedges; polices and cleans grounds facilities and parking lots.
Repairs and installs sprinkler systems. Replaces parts such as sprinkler heads PVC pipes valves and controllers on sprinkler runs around buildings.
Inspects and corrects grounds and garden areas for discrepancies such as presence of weeds fungus growth infestation of pests drainage problems etc. reports damage to supervisor.
Using a shovel digs ditches and trenches. Cleans weeds and grass from ditches and headwalls rakes pine straw leaves and pine burrs.
Mows with push and riding mowers sews seeds and waters/fertilizes as needed.
Runs hand lawnmowers or domestic type powered lawnmowers sidewalk edgers to edge sidewalks headwall curbs clears small trees and bushes using handsaw hatchet or clipper. Operates weed-eater for trimming ditches and fence rows.
Performs minor maintenance on lawn mowing and trimming equipment pressure washers and other like maintenance and cleaning equipment.
Provides training to staff on proper and safe use of equipment.
Deliver/setup bleachers maneuver/position stage/trailers and chairs for base wide events.
Moves furniture/equipment from warehouse and/or delivery vehicles as required; provides same service during turn-in of old furnishings. Sets up and dismantles furnishings when received sold or turned in as excess; tasks involve setting up packing and unpacking furnishings/equipment and like items.
Transports condemned and no longer used items to Defense Reutilization Management Office (DRMO) or other agencies as appropriate; palletizes equipment as required to expedite turn-in actions.
Contacts supervisor when problems cannot be resolved.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Repairs furnishings using glue products nails screws and proper clamp devices. Installs and/or repairs such items as curtain rods towel rods locks and hasps as required. Hangs pictures installs wall shelves/furnishing items mounted in cement block walls using anchors or masonry nails. Replaces molding doors windows trim etc. as required.

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• 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.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings weekends holidays or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 02/10/2026

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:
General experience which provided a basic knowledge of and ability to perform basic plumbing carpentry painting and electrical and household repairs.
Skilled in the use of common hand tools power equipment and in measuring and aligning items to be installed.
Skilled in application of fertilizers sprays and similar chemicals.
Must be able to operate lawn equipment (push/riding mowers trimmers tractors/other heavy equipment etc.).
Must be able to maneuver/position 40ft stage/trailers into tight spaces.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Trade/vocational school certification and/or training is desirable.
Must be physically able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally heavier objects with assistance.
Basic clerical experience is desirable.

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