Maintenance Worker Helper NA-05

Summary This announcement will be used to fill vacancies for various FMWR facilities on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. These facilities include: Community Activity Center, Sports & Fitness, and more! Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Requirements Conditions of Employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2. Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities Uses moderate physical effort in the process of moving and carrying tools, equipment materials ranging in weight from 10-80 lbs. Is required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally works in cramped quarters and is required to expend strenuous effort in moving materials and adjusting and placing heavy equipment. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Exposed to paint vapors, dust, noise, heat and cold. Subject to strains and similar types of injuries from lifting tools, heavy equipment and materials. May work on scaffolding or ladders. Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, special events and holidays as needed. Qualifications Experience in performing duties as described and the ability to follow oral and written instructions involving those duties. Incumbent is expected to have a basic knowledge of the standard techniques in the maintenance of buildings and equipment, and have the ability to read and compute simple arithmetic. Be skilled in use and operation of common hand and power tools and measuring devised of the painting/carpentry trades. Must have ability to learn new techniques and procedures associated with the preceding. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is defined as the local commuting area. (Fort Wainwright and surrounding communities within 150 miles of the installation). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 12:00pm AKST by 12/31/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. FWS Allowances and Differentials This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee. Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives may be paid but are not guaranteed. Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. 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As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below. Review our benefits