NON APPROPRIATED FUNDS
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER #22-152
LOCATION OF POSITION: Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR), Sports Division, NAS Pensacola & Corry Station, Fl.
OPENING DATE: 07/29/2022 CLOSING DATE: 08/19/2022
POSITION: Ballfield Groundskeeper/NA-5705-06 SALARY: $19.61 – 22.40/ PH
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Flexible (May be scheduled to work up to 40 hours weekly, May be required to work weekends, holidays, and evenings. No Group Benefits Included)
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from all sources.
DUTIES: Responsible for the up keep and maintenance of the softball fields, multi-purpose athletic complex, football /soccer fields, and the surrounding areas. Must be able to operate a variety of ground maintenance equipment to encourage and control grass growth, sodding and reseeding, fertilizing and spraying chemical to discourage undesirable growths. Drag and mark fields in accordance with appropriate specifications. Drive a tractor to perform grass cutting, ground maintenance and dragging of the infields. May be assisted by ballfield amintencae laborers. Operates gas and diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment, including a gang real mower, off-set counter-balance rotary motor, zero turn mower, 3 wheeler hydro rake, sweeper, aerator, fertilizer spreader, front end loader, back hoe and grading blade. Mows grounds at designated cuts; removes debris, dead grass, leaves and keeps assigned areas clean, presentable, and as attractive as possible. Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around building, fences, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks and other such locations, using hand tools such as edger, shovel, hoe, rake and other types of specialized hand tools. Performs preventative maintenance on gas and diesel powered machinery and other types of mechanical equipment and hand tools used to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities. Ensures areas are policed and that trash and garbage are disposed of properly. Incumbent performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory/managerial personnel, and may be required to work at other MWR Facilities on occasion or as needs may arise
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QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent must have knowledge of grounds upkeep, maintenance task and methods related to basic ballfield maintenance. Must be skilled in maintaining and preparing various ballfield features, for general use and scheduled events. Must have basic motor vehicle operator skills and license. A high degree of skill is needed to maneuver driver operated machinery in small places, tight, confined spaces, and in a small turning radius. A high degree of manual skill and prior work experience is required to work safely with powered hand tools, and hand tools used to do cleaning, and maintenance of grounds and facilities. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction and accomplish work independently and with minimum supervision.
NOTE: As a condition of employment, selectee(s) will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 60 days of employment. This is the DOD standard method of payment of personnel. Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained. Must meet requirements for local & national background check investigations (NACI). Drug testing is a requirement for positions deemed a Test Designated Position (TDP).
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CNIC, if after November 22. CNIC will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CNIC a legally required exception from this requirement.
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