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Laborer

Pacific Air Forces

Department of the Air Force

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$18.23 - $21.28

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September 28, 2026More Air Force jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a laborer at a Child Development Center in Alaska, involving hands-on tasks like moving heavy supplies, basic maintenance, cleaning, and groundskeeping to keep the facility running smoothly.

It's ideal for someone who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable with manual work in a supportive environment for military families.

No advanced skills are needed, just the ability to follow instructions and handle moderate physical demands.

Key Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to use and maintain common hand tools and simple power equipment
  • Skill in following oral and written instructions for multi-step tasks
  • Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
  • Capable of bending, stooping, standing, reaching, and working in awkward positions
  • Relevant experience (paid, unpaid, or volunteer) in manual labor or similar duties

Full Job Description

This position can be assigned to the Child Development Center.

Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). Must be 18+ years of age.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE PULLED ON FRIDAYS AT 8:00AM UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED. 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, 09/28/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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: Ability to use, control, and clean common handtools, and simple power equipment.

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

Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry medium to heavy objects up to 40 pounds, and be able to occasionally lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.

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

Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from tracks, dollies, etc, moves heavy boxes, cartons, or luggage by hand, handtruck, or dolly; opens crates and boxes using crowbars, and cuts bands using shears; stacks boxes and cartons where directed.

Using a shovel, digs ditches and trenches where a pick is not needed to loosen the dirt, and where grading and sloping is not required; fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places, using shovel, hand tamper, and rake.

Runs hand lawnmowers or (domestic type) powered lawnmowers, when this does not require heavy physical effort (for example, on steep grades); clears small trees and bushes, using handsaw, hatchet, or clipper.

Moves and arranges furniture as directed; manually shovels snow from sidewalks and/or use snowblower if accessible; washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or power buffer.

Use a ladder to change light bulbs that are no higher than 10ft; change damaged ceiling tiles to include cutting ceiling tiles to fit.

Use tools to patch holes, paint walls, and install shelving and other equipment that requires securing to the walls. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12921246

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 269EFSYC227005