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Posted: March 16, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Maintenance Worker (MVO)

Pacific Air Forces

Department of the Air Force

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$22.57 - $26.32

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and repairing facilities, equipment, and outdoor areas at a military recreation center in Alaska, including tasks like plumbing, carpentry, painting, and operating tractors for mowing or snow removal.

It's a full-time role with benefits like health insurance and overtime pay, open to the public with preferences for veterans and military spouses.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on trade experience who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge and experience in plumbing, carpentry, and painting trades
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair facilities, utilities, and equipment
  • Experience operating and maintaining field-type tractors and associated equipment
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds (heavier with assistance) and work in awkward positions indoors/outdoors
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug test, and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
  • Maintenance of required certifications (e.g., HAZMAT, Safety, Motor Vehicle Operating)

Full Job Description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. This is a Regular Full-Time position.

Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay.

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, 03/30/2026 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 knowledge and experience in plumbing, carpentry, and painting trades/occupations.

Must have demonstrated the ability to troubleshoot and determine the need for repair and servicing of facilities, utilities, and equipment.

Experience which demonstrates the ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time; knowledge of equipment to make connection on mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines; and skill to manipulate equipment over different types of terrain.

Must have experience in operating and performing maintenance on field-type tractors and associated equipment. Must be able to lift, bend, and work in awkward positions both indoors and outdoors.

Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier with assistance. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical.

Must be able tosatisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Must satisfactorily complete a drug test. Major Duties:

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment to make sure they are in good mechanical and safe operating condition.

Performs routine inspection and minor maintenance on all vehicles assigned to Outdoor Recreation. Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

Utilizes hand and power tools such as but not limited to: drills, power saws, routers, standard hand tolls, straight edge, chalk line, tapes, rules, caulking items, pipe wrenches, rollers, putty knife, etc.

Must maintain all current certification required to complete all assigned tasks (i.e. HAZMAT, Safety, Motor Vehicle Operating, etc).

Drives/operates vehicles/equipment weighing up to 10,000 pounds at various locations both on and off base. Operates field-type tractors with attachments to maintain the grasses and brush in all areas.

Operates Snow Removal and Grooming Equipment to include Snow Maker. Performs other related duties.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912743

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9MFSWO236359