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Posted: April 10, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Maintenance Worker Helper NA-05

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$20.61 - $24.04

per hour

Closes

May 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a helper role in maintaining and repairing buildings and grounds at a military base in Missouri, involving hands-on tasks like carpentry, painting, and basic fixes around facilities.

It suits someone with practical experience in trades work who can follow instructions and use common tools safely.

A good fit would be a reliable team player comfortable with physical labor and occasional driving.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in carpentry, painting, and general laboring duties
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Working knowledge of woodworking techniques and basic shop mathematics
  • Skilled in using hand and power tools, plus measuring devices for carpentry and painting
  • Knowledge of surface preparation, coating methods, and techniques
  • Ability to read and follow basic blueprints and sketches
  • Valid driver's license and safe vehicle operation skills (if required)

Full Job Description

This position is located at Ft Leonard Wood, MO.

**Weekly reviews and lists sent to management starting 16 April 2026; additional lists may be sent at management request.** Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Experience in performing duties as described above the ability to follow oral and written instructions involving those duties Must have a working knowledge of wood working techniques and basic shop mathematics.

Must be skilled in use and operation of common hand and power tools and measuring devices of the carpentry and painting trades to perform a variety of tasks.

Must have a knowledge of standard surface preparation and coating methods and techniques. Must have ability to read and follow basic blueprints and sketches.

If the position requires the incumbent to operate a vehicle: The incumbent must have a valid driver's license. Must have skills and knowledge to accomplish safe operation of vehicles operated.

**Your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume.

Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed ** Major Duties:

  • Performs a variety of trades and craft duties involving maintenance, repair and improvement of facilities. Duties require the use of trade practices associated with carpentry, painting, and laboring work. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Assists in the maintenance and repair of building interiors, exteriors and grounds. Patches and paints walls, replaces faucet washers, bulbs and fuses. Un-stops sinks and toilet bowls. Hangs electrical fixtures and repairs screens and storm sashes.
  • Prepares surfaces for painting by applying sealing compounds and primers. Finishes rough edges, smooths with emery cloth and sandpaper. Carries, lifts and holds materials during repairs. Nails loose boards and replaces window glass.
  • Makes minor repairs to furniture and woodwork. Occasionally assist in moving furniture or refinishing appearances. Paints surfaces, cuts grass, plants, trims hedges, trees and shrubbery. Dumps trash, waters plants and sweeps walkways.
  • May be required to operate up to 1 Ton motor vehicle to and from worksite to transport material and personnel. If required to operate a motor vehicle, prepares trip tickets, performs driver's daily maintenance and reports needed to supervisor.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O3NAFKA-26-12934617