Gardener(Motor Vehicle Operator) Supervisor-Direct Hire Authority
Air Force Materiel Command
Posted: March 3, 2026 (1 day ago)
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United States Space Force
Department of the Air Force
This job involves driving vehicles like vans and buses to transport people and supplies at a youth center on a military base, while also handling maintenance tasks, loading cargo, and performing groundskeeping and cleaning duties.
It requires moderate to heavy physical work, such as lifting up to 50 pounds and outdoor labor.
A good fit would be someone reliable with driving experience, comfortable with physical tasks, and interested in supporting youth programs in a supportive community environment.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child and Youth Services Flight at Vandenberg AFB Youth Center.
Moderately to heavy physical effort is required in occasionally lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and in pushing heavy furniture, loading carts, etc.
Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds. 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, 04/02/2026 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 skill in maneuvering and driving vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Must have knowledge of defensive driving techniques and regulations.
Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to load and arrange cargo. Must be physically able to frequently handle objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to exert light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.
Pre-Employment Task Requirement: Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to 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." You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Operates a variety of motor vehicles (approximate weight up to 10,0000 pounds) including 15 passenger vans and up to 44 passenger busses for the purpose of transporting adults and children to a variety location both on and off base.
Also operates cargo vans, sedans and trucks. Performs daily operating maintenance on all vehicles such as checking fluid levels, air pressure, cleaning vehicles, and other minor repairs.
Maintaining vehicle paperwork. Responsible for pickup and delivery of supplies and equipment.
Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from tracks, dollies, etc, moves heavy boxes, cartons, or luggage by hand, hand truck, or dolly; opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears; stacks boxes and cartons where directed.
Responsible for grounds maintenance to include playgrounds, sports fields, gardens and yards. Polices surrounding outdoor areas picking up trash, pulling weeds and landscaping.
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.
Rakes leave or use a gas-powered leaf blower to clear poured in place surfacing (around play equipment) and sidewalks of sand and debris. Takes clippings/debris to approved disposal sites.
Cleans offices, storerooms, corridors, stairways and other areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors. Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture. Empties wastebaskets.
Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. Washes windows and blinds. Keeps restrooms in clean, orderly and sanitary conditions. Cleans mirrors, sinks and water fountains.
Replaces toilet tissue, hand soap and towels. Moves and arranges furniture as directed. Notes condition of facilities and reports to supervisor items needing repaired.
Act as a liaison between program and Civil Engineering to ensure work orders are placed and followed through until completion.Performs other related duties as required.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12902033
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