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Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Laborer

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$18.04 - $18.04

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This part-time laborer job at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida involves hands-on tasks like moving heavy items, mowing lawns, clearing brush, digging small trenches, and maintaining facilities at the lodging areas.

It's ideal for someone who lives nearby, enjoys physical outdoor work, and has basic experience with tools and equipment.

The role offers flexible hours including nights and weekends, along with benefits like health insurance and retirement matching.

Key Requirements

  • Manual skills to operate simple power equipment like lawnmowers, leaf blowers, weed trimmers, and low-pressure sprayers
  • Knowledge of basic hand tools such as handsaws, hatchets, and clippers
  • Ability to read and follow simple written or oral instructions for tasks with multiple steps
  • Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
  • Capacity to bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions for extended periods
  • Reside within a 100-mile commuting radius of Eglin AFB, Florida
  • Relevant paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Eglin Lodging Facilities.

Position is Regular Part-time (RPT) guaranteed 20-34 hours per week and schedule tour of duty may include nights, weekends and holidays.

RPT employees receive benefits (Health Insurance; Life Insurance; 401K & AFNAF Retirement Plan with Employer matching contribution; PTO/SL/Holidays). 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, 03/26/2026 To be considered, applicant must reside in the commuting area (100-mile radius) of Eglin AFB, Florida.

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: Manual skill and knowledge to operate simple power equipment, such as powered push lawnmowers, leaf blowers, weed trimmers and low-pressure sprayer.

Knowledge of basic hand tools such as handsaws, hatchets, clippers.

Ability to read and follow simple signs and specific written and/or oral instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps.

Physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and be able to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Able to actively bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions. Major Duties:

Performs one or a combination of the following manual-labor tasks: Loads, unloads, moves, and stacks material such as heavy boxes and bulky items by hand, hand-trucks, or dollies.

Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Places items where directed.

Operates hand tools and simple power equipment such as hand lawnmowers, walking-type power mowers, hand-saws, hatchets, and clippers to perform tasks such as mowing lawns, clearing small trees and bushes, and removing snow.

May use a shovel or dig ditches and trenches where soil is not compacted and grading and sloping is not required, or to fill holes, level bumps and low places, or remove coal, ash, snow, dirt, etc.

Performs a variety of manual tasks such as moving, arranging, collecting, and cleaning equipment and materials. Moves and arranges furniture, as directed.

May collect and empty garbage cans, burn garbage and trash, and wash and wax cars and trucks by hand or using a powered buffer. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12910627

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-8IFSVL227883