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Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the 92 Force Support Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA. The function of the organization is to provide lodging to transient personnel and their families. The purpose of this position is to perform facility maintenance, motor vehicle operations, grounds maintenance duties, and related tasks for all lodging areas. This is a Regular Part time position; guaranteed 20-34 hours per week; depending on the needs of the facility. Responsibilities 1. Performs visual inspections of the exterior and interior of all lodging facilities. Informs supervisor of major and minor discrepancies found. 2. Performs minor construction and repair on existing structures involving standard measurements, specifications, instructions, and basic shop mathematics. Installs exterior and interior trim using preplanned materials, such as baseboards, and molding. Replaces broken or missing acoustical ceiling tile, broken door and window trim, window screens, stairway steps, wooden porches, door jambs, and other damaged wood components. 3. Prepares wood and metal surfaces to be painted, mixes and prepares coating material, and applies coating materials (for example, paints, varnishes, and shellacs). Prepares surfaces by scraping, wire brushing, masking, spackling, and sand surfacing. 4. Makes minor electrical repairs by replacing fixtures, switches, sockets, stove burners, electrical cords, bulbs, and fluorescent fixtures. 5. Performs routine/seasonal maintenance and upkeep of gasoline powered lawn equipment to ensure equipment is in good mechanical and safe operating conditions. Identifies if routine maintenance is required to supervisor during initial inspection. 6. Drives vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to various locations both on and off base. Performs routine safety inspections on vehicles, and corrects minor defects. 7. Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Utilizes hand and power tools such as, drills, power saws, routers, standard hand tools, straight edge, chalk line, tapes, rules, caulking irons, pipe wrenches, roller, putty knives, and paintbrushes. 8. Moves and arranges furniture as directed; performs snow removal operations; cleans carpets; and assists in linen duties as directed. Repairs or replaces key and keyless locking mechanisms. 9. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12291417 Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 05/01/2024 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 experience or training in building maintenance in the areas of carpentry, plumbing and electrical areas that demonstrated the ability to perform minor repairs using common hand and power tools. Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Physical Effort: Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs. Use and and power tools and equipment such as hammers, saws, planes, drills, chisels, paintbrushes, spray guns, wire brushes, rollers, and putty knives. Frequently lifts and moves equipment, furniture, components, and objects weighing up to 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. 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. 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 included in a bargaining unit. Union Name: Association of Civilian Technicians (ACTFFE) and Local or Chapter Number: 138.