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Posted: February 27, 2026 (0 days ago)

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MAINTENANCE WORKER (MVO)

United States Space Force

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$22.34 - $22.34

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves performing hands-on maintenance and minor repairs on buildings, grounds, and facilities at an outdoor recreation program for the U.S.

Space Force in Florida, including tasks like carpentry, painting, basic plumbing, and electrical work.

It requires working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with variable hours up to 40 per week.

A good fit would be someone with practical experience in building maintenance, physical strength to handle heavy lifting, and a reliable driver's license, who enjoys varied outdoor and indoor work in a military community setting.

Key Requirements

  • Progressively responsible experience in mechanical maintenance and repair functions
  • Proficiency in safely using common hand and power tools
  • Ability to read, write, speak English, and follow written/oral instructions
  • Physical ability to lift, handle, and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more
  • Valid Florida driver's license
  • Willingness to work uncommon hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and possible standby/call-back duty
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical, National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), and random drug testing

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 45 FSS at the Outdoor Recreation Programs.

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week.

Must be able to life and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more. 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 progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to satisfactorily perform the mechanical.

maintenance and repair functions required in this position. Must have demonstrated proficiency and ability to safely use an assortment of common hand and power tools. Must read write.

and speak English and communicate effectively. Must have the ability to read and understand written and oral instructions and ensure completion or assigned tasks.

Must be physically able to lift handle and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds and be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical examination.

Must possess valid Florida driver's license. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends. and holidays.

Must be able to comply with any standby or call-back duty requirements. Must 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. Major Duties:

Applicants will be reviewed and referred on the following dates: March 9, 2026, March 19, 2026, and closing on March 30, 2026. Announcement will close once position is filled.

Applies a basic knowledge of carpentry, painting, electricity, plumbing, and mechanical tasks in performing minor maintenance and self-help construction of assigned buildings and grounds belonging to Outdoor Recreation.

Plans and lays out work from drawings and oral or written instructions. Selects materials and tools to be used.

Measures and cuts materials to required length using hand or portable power tools of the carpentry trade.

Uses standard measuring instruments such as rulers, tape measures, carpenter's square, and levels. Installs fixtures such as towel racks, mirrors, curtain/drapery rods, and shower curtains.

Periodically inspects buildings, facilities, and grounds to determine the need fer repair work and reports findings to supervisor.

Brushes, rolls and sprays paint or related materials according to specific instructions to ensure that surfaces are fully roasted and free from drips and runs.

Ensures surfaces are prepared and ready to be painted or primed. Properly cleans, stores, and safeguards paints, stains, and related materials and equipment.

Performs minor electrical work such as replacing switches, outlets, fixtures, or bulbs.

Replaces worn faucets and fixtures, clears clogged drains, and performs other basic plumbing tasks as required or assigned.

Maintains, assembles, and makes minor repairs to furniture and assigned equipment including lawn mowers, hand tools, ice machine, and vacuum cleaners.

Operates a variety of assigned motor vehicles to transport personnel, supplies, materials or equipment.

Loads, unloads, and moves heavy or bulky items from trucks or other conveyances using forklift, hand truck or other means.

Performs minor vehicle operator maintenance and ensures that assigned vehicles are maintained in accordance with applicable instructions. Completes records and reports required during operator usage.

Refers complex repair or maintenance work to supervisor. Maintains assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition. Sweeps, dusts, and cleans floors, walls, ceilings, and woodwork.

Vacuums carpets and cleans floors and furniture. Collects and empties waste baskets and garbage cans.

May perform outside landscaping tasks such as edging around curbs and sidewalks, trimming shrubs, and applying pesticides or weed control products. Fertilizes and waters lawns and shrubs.

Pressure washes concrete pavilion pads and driveways. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899466

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-5RFSWO217939