Laborer (Machinery & Equipment)

Outdoor Recreation Center Laborer

This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. This is a regular full-time position with a work schedule of at least 35 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, and holiday pay.

Responsibilities include significant labor involved with recreational equipment, campgrounds, and facility grounds maintenance. Operates forklift to move trailers and campers, operates snow blowers, generators, riding lawn mowers, and similar types of specialized motorized equipment requiring constant attention to working space and environment. Operates various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage, and disengage components or attached devices when working around electrical, snowy, icy, slippery, dusty, and wet areas, fence lines, banks and hillsides, trenches, slopes, curbs, rocks, and other visible obstacles. Determines and selects the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish each phase of the work in the most productive and cost-effective manner. Completes all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases, or detailed procedures (e.g., cleaning campers, doing minor repairs to campers' boats and other trailers, lights, air up tires, and staging equipment). The laborer cleans campers, campgrounds, facility, removes snow in the winter from walkways and designated areas, puts down ice melt and uses hand tools when needed and may be asked to operate other equipment. Assists with conducting routine inspection and minor maintenance checks on ODR equipment, vehicles, rental equipment, and hand tools. Maintenance may include oil changes, battery checks, filling tanks with gasoline, checking fluid levels, hoses, and filters, and replacing lights. Assists with the upkeep of equipment to make sure things are in good mechanical and safe operating condition. Document and report mechanical / safety issues. During the winter season, this position may be tasked with assisting with snow removal for other activities. Maintain snow by clearing doors in the winter and around certain areas that have been designated to be clean and clear. Assist with regular operations and report any issues that may arise to lead mechanic or mechanic supervisor. Assists front counter with checking in & out equipment as needed, to include loading and unloading of bouncy houses, lawn mowers, generators, weed trimmers, and various other rental equipment. Be alert at all times for unsafe conditions, mechanical malfunctions, and possible injury to customers and co-workers through their own negligence. Answers a variety of questions from patrons on equipment operations. Advises supervisor of any condition or occurrence that may adversely affect the safety of equipment operation. Follows procedures as defined in the SOP. Keeps area of responsibility in a high state of cleanliness both inside and outside. Keeps shop and work area organized and helps to manage workflow in an efficient manner. Performs a variety of maintenance work at ODR and other areas as directed and needed. Cleans bathhouses at campsites, latrines, campers, and trailers. Makes minor repairs to boats, tables, grills, life preservers, and other equipment rented out by ODR. May occasionally assist with roads and grounds clearing parking / storage lots, mowing grass, removing overgrown bushes and shrubs, fills and levels holes, or use motorized paint sprayer to line RV storage lot. Provides superior service to customers (internal and external) at all times. Follows the ODR Etiquette and Guidelines while interacting with the customers and responds to all customers and co-workers in a courteous, efficient manner. Provides assistance to customers by answering questions about facilities, giving directional information, setting up camping / party / playground areas and equipment, explaining rules and regulations, etc. Enforces safety, hygiene, and health standards, policies, and regulations. Loads, unloads, or relocates heavy or bulky equipment including but not limited to : 10-place kayak trailers, rafting / ATV trailers, boats utilizing 1 Ton vehicle. Loads / offloads utility trailers with a variety of outdoor equipment. Operates various heavy equipment and / or vehicles to locations both on and off base in a variety of weather conditions. Conducts assigned tasks and operates assigned equipment and vehicles in a safe manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements include experience which demonstrates knowledge of large, complex equipment / machinery and similar types of specialized mowing equipment; skill in operating various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage, and disengage components or attached devices; skill in controlling and maneuvering large, complex mowing equipment; ability to independently complete assignments involving several steps, phases, or procedures; ability to follow written and / or oral instructions; ability to lift and move heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds. Education does not substitute for the required experience. Foreign education may be used to meet the requirements if proof of equivalency is provided. U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals who have resided in the U.S. territory for three or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of federal affiliation must meet the 3-year residency requirement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to the entrance on duty (EOD). Payment of permanent change of station (PCS) costs is not authorized. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.