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Posted: February 18, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Tools and Parts Attendant

Pacific Air Forces

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$20.85 - $24.30

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing tools and parts in an auto hobby shop on a military base in Alaska, helping service members and their families by issuing equipment, providing repair advice, and ensuring everything is kept clean and organized.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in workshops or retail who enjoys customer service, can handle light physical work, and is detail-oriented about inventory and safety.

It's an entry-level role open to the public, with preferences for veterans and military spouses.

Key Requirements

  • Experience with automotive tools, parts, and inventory management
  • Knowledge of workshop practices for organizing and maintaining storage areas
  • Strong customer service skills for assisting patrons with repairs and instructions
  • Ability to follow written/oral instructions, perform basic math, and handle cash
  • Physical capability to stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Reliable record-keeping for tools, equipment, and transactions

Full Job Description

The Auto Hobby shop provides the bays and equipment you need to get your vehicle back on track.

Helping our dedicated military members and their families by providing guidance and assistance to fixing their automotive needs. Incumbent must be 18+ years of age.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE PULLED FRIDAYS AT 8:00AM UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. 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, 03/20/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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 a wide variety of automotive tools and parts; good work shop practices to include setting up and maintaining a neat, well organized and secure storage area; inventory procedures and records maintenance.

Must have experience working with patrons providing quality customer service.

Must be able to follow written and/or oral instruction, make simple mathematical computations and be able to follow cash handling procedures.

Must be able to stand, stoop, bend and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally handle objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Major Duties:

Issues, receives and schedules use of equipment, tools and repair/paint stalls for patrons. Uses chit or other parts assignment system for accountability of assigned tools.

Determines type of repair job involved and suggests a variety of tools needed to accomplish the repair.

Provides instructions to customers on cleaning processes, soiled rag disposal, sweeping and cleanup of repair or pit stall and removal of excess automotive parts.

Ensures tools turned-in are clean, assesses breakage or damage if any; charging customer for tools according to prescribed price listing.

Operates cash register and accounts for cash using established procedures. Maintains inventory control records of items issued, conducts minor maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.

Accounts for condition, inspects tools upon return, bins, stores or replaces item with new. Arranges tools and parts as stock is replenished or added.

Develops display pegboards, cleans and grinds tools requiring sharp edges. Maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times. May be required to act as the primary or alternate equipment custodian.

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12891840

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 269EFSWT081942