Recreation Assistant (Wood Shop)

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Hobby Complex at Wright-Patt AFB. Operates and maintains the Wood Working Skills Center for patron use.

Uses a wide variety of professional/industrial power tools, hand power tools, manual hand tools. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. 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, 03/29/2026 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 experience which demonstrates knowledge of wood crafting methods and techniques to make and repair a variety of wooden items with unique and intricate shapes and designs.

Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide variety of woods, gluing, and bonding agents and other woodworking materials.

Ability to compute and ensure consistency of dimensions on interlocking parts. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of set up, operation and maintenance of precision wood crafting machines and woodworking hand and power tools. Ability to instruct and assist wood patrons.

Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, and arm movements. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Must possess skill in dealing with the public. This is a position of trust. Incumbent must satisfactorily complete a favorable Tier 1 background Investigation.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical Major Duties:

Operates and maintains the Wood Working Skills Center for patron use. Uses a wide variety of professional/industrial power tools, hand power tools, manual hand tools.

Designs, creates, produces, and /or modifies computer rotary engraved and computer laser engraved products using wood, plastic or metal.

Assists patrons in various self-help woodworking projects requiring a variety of skills. Ensures that patrons use proper tools and follow safety procedures. Checks progress of the patron's projects.

Prepares patron check-in forms, calculate fees and charges for services rendered. Provides custom manufacturing of shadow boxes, flag cases, and other organizational and personal wood projects.

Ensures quality control. Ensures customer satisfaction is maintained. Ensures proper use of equipment. Maintains equipment in proper working order. Repairs equipment if possible.

Instruct patrons in formal and informal sessions on techniques, materials, safety and regulations. Ensures that the housekeeping standards are maintained.

Applicant reviews will be completed weekly or biweekly during this announcement period.

*This vacancy is subject to closing early if qualified applicants have applied.* If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12871031