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Maintenance Worker (MVO) NA-07


Job Location:

Pierce County, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 23
Posted: 6 October 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This is a Part-Time position with the CYS Cascade School Age Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Washington.

A valid state-issued Drivers License will be required to be found eligible for this position.

CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 25% for each additional child.

.For incentive information please see Additional Information section.


Duties
  • Performs minor grounds maintenance to include ensuring entrances and exits are free from debris sidewalks are clear of ice/snow and surfaces under playground structures are maintained according to safety requirements.
  • Position requires the skills and knowledge to perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings grounds and related structures fixtures and utilities.
  • Ensures children and youth know how to safely evacuate the bus. Practices bus evacuation following prescribed procedures with children and youth on a monthly basis. Documents all drills in writing.
  • Employee is responsible to notify the supervisor of obvious hazards malfunctioning equipment damaged materials and other situations that may impact work operations.
  • Work is performed both indoors and outside in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a military to dirt and works in a kitchen setting and exposed to the possibility of cuts

Requirements
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.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment of background checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
  • A current health assessment and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
  • Schedule includes irregular hours evenings and/or weekends.
  • Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors under different types of weather conditions.
  • This position requires mandatory drug testing.
  • This position is covered by the DA Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Incumbent is required to sign DA Form 5019-R.
  • This position has critical safety or security responsibilities and as such has been designated as a testing designated position (TDP).
  • As a condition of employment incumbent of a TDP is subject to a random drug test that occurs without suspicion that a particular individual is using illegal drugs.
  • A valid state-issued Drivers License.
Qualifications

The original closing date of 07/20/2026 has been extended. Referrals will be sent upon request. Announcement may close once a selection is made.

A $1000.00 retention incentive after 6 months of satisfactory employment is authorized for selections made from this vacancy announcement. Eligibility for this incentive will be applicable to newly hired individuals and rehired individuals (i.e. one being reinstated or re-employed after a break in service of at least 1 year).

Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. Resumes should not contain photos.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

1. High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
2. Ability to communicate in English at a level to assure the duties described can be accomplished in a safe and satisfactory manner.
3. Experience in accomplishing the types of duties described in this job.
4. Requires a valid state drivers license (Requires a valid state drivers license to operate a 15 passenger vehicle A valid state-issued Drivers License will be required to be found eligible for this position.
OR
Requires a commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a 24 passenger vehicle.) A valid state-issued Drivers License will be required to be found eligible for this position. A CDL is not required for this position.

Education

Please submit a copy of a current state-issued Drivers License along with proof of education to be found eligible.

A valid state-issued Drivers License will be required to be found eligible for this position.

Proof of education is required. Acceptable documents for proof of education are a high school diploma a GED or a college transcript listing courses that were taken. A high school transcript indicating a graduation date is also acceptable.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens within the Local Commuting Area (60-miles) of Joint Base Lewis-McChord WA. (Incoming military spouses set to report in the next 30 days and Involuntarily Separated Military Members are included in the Area of Consideration). Note: If your profile and resume do not show a current local address you may be rated ineligible for the Area of Consideration.
Manual Application Option
  • If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
  • Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00PM CST on 07/27/2026 to ensure timely processing.
  • Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
Allowances and Differentials
  • This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week - whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time regular part-time and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.

Incentives and Bonuses

  • As an added employee incentive the Department of Defense (DoD) granted approval to extend temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding the purchase of tobacco or alcohol products) to CYS employees.
  • A $1000.00 retention incentive after 6 months of satisfactory employment is authorized for selections made from this vacancy announcement. Eligibility for this incentive will be applicable to newly hired individuals and rehired individuals (i.e. one being reinstated or re-employed after a break in service of at least 1 year).

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:

  • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
  • After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
Discover Your Path to Success

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment as youll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel and their families which contributes to the Department of Defenses overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities including jobs in childcare recreation hospitality and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development including training education and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee youll have access to some on-base facilities including fitness centers libraries and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance participation in 401k and retirement plans and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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Required Experience:

IC