ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Air Education and Training Command
Posted: January 8, 2026 (6 days ago)
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Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Texas
Salary
$20.76 - $20.76
per hour
Type
Part Time
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This job involves helping maintain and repair outdoor recreation equipment like landscaping tools and small engines at a military base in Texas, including inspecting items, assisting customers with safety rules, and keeping track of parts inventory.
It's a part-time role with benefits, working indoors and outdoors in various weather, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
A good fit would be someone handy with tools, reliable, and comfortable following instructions independently, especially if they have experience with tire work or basic mechanical repairs.
This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Outdoor Recreation.
This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40 hrs./week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.
Frequently lifts and carries parts and assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds. Work is performed inside and outside, in all kinds of weather conditions. 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, 01/22/2026 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 experience or training which provided a basic knowledge of minor mechanical and electrical systems and a general understanding of maintenance and repair work.
Must be able to follow established safety standards and procedures and be able to follow specific oral instructions. Must be able to use hand tools.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical to include annual audio test. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
Must possess a current valid driver's license. Experience with tire rotation, mounting, repairing and balancing is highly desired.
Experience with tire rotation, mounting, repairing and balancing is highly desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.
Knowledge of wide range of hand tools both non-mechanical and mechanical 2. Effective communication both verbal and written 3. Ability to work independently 4.
Skills with range of electric and small engine landscaping equipment 5. Ability to use power tools, hand tools and specialized machinery to perform maintenance tasks.
**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.
(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) Major Duties:
The purpose of this position is to assist the Maintenance Supervisor in the performance of general inspection, maintenance, check-in and check-out, monitors inventory supply of parts, and cleaning of equipment.
Assists patrons in all phases of safety regulations concerning the use of rental equipment. Helps make minor repairs on equipment. Reports equipment problems and failures to supervisors.
Maintains maintenance records on all equipment, including inspections and repairs made. Performs a variety of simple, manual tasks involving the use of simple hand tools and equipment.
Frequently lifts and carries parts and assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifting assemblies weighing over 50 pounds.
Requires standing, bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, and working in tight spaces and awkward positions. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12861709
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