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Posted: January 9, 2026 (5 days ago)

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Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$19.51 - $19.51

per hour

Closes

January 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining the grounds at a military base's recreation area, such as mowing lawns with heavy equipment, planting greenery, and repairing paths or irrigation systems.

It's hands-on outdoor work that requires physical strength and the ability to handle machinery safely around obstacles.

A good fit would be someone with experience in landscaping or manual labor who enjoys working outside and can follow instructions reliably.

Key Requirements

  • Experience operating large, complex riding mowers and specialized mowing equipment
  • Skill in maneuvering equipment around obstacles like trees, slopes, and fences
  • Ability to lift and move heavy objects over 50 pounds
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions and complete multi-step assignments
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
  • Subject to random drug testing

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Offutt AFB. 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, 01/14/2026 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 which demonstrates knowledge of: large, complex riding mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment; skill in operating various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage and disengage components or attached devices; skill in controlling and maneuvering large, complex mowing equipment; ability to independently complete assignments involving several steps, phases or procedures; ability to follow written and/or oral instructions; ability to lift and move heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds (23 kilograms).

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Requires a valid driver's license. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

1.The incumbent performs significant labor involved with Base Lake Recreation Area grounds maintenance.

Operates heavy complex riding lawn mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment(e.g., multiple and in dependently-controlled cutting decks, single function components) and/or specially designed riding mowers that operate on slopes and require constant attention to working space and environment.

Operates various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage, and disengage components or attached devices when working around: trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides, paths, trenches, slopes, curbs, rocks and other visible obstacles.

2.Determines and selects the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish each phase of the work in the most productive and cost-effective manner.

Completes all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases or detailed procedures (e.g., preparing ground, laying sod, planting flowers or shrubs and using simple drawings to establish a planting pattern and/or design).The laborer installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems; and may be asked to operate mowers, trucks or other equipment.

Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12863738

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-8FFSWO092142