Summary About the position: This position is located at the Aviano Youth Program, Area 1. This is a NAF (Non-Appropriated Fund) position assigned to the 31st Force Support Squadron at Aviano AB, Italy. Responsibilities Loads, and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from truck, vans, or loading docks. Moves heavy boxes, cartons, and furniture by hand, hand truck or dolly. Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands with shears. Stacks and places boxes and cartons where directed. Using a shovel, digs ditches and trenches where a pick is not needed to loosen soil, and where grading and sloping are not required. Fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places using a shovel, hand tamper, and rake. Mixes and pours concrete, assists in forming walls, minor carpentry and minor building and playground repairs and maintenance. Operates riding powered mowers and manual lawn mowers. Adjusts blades, cleans and oils mowers. Cuts trees using a hand saw, axe, or chainsaw. Assists in pruning of hedges and shrubbery. Picks up and delivers bulk mail. Washes and waxes assigned vehicles by hand or with a power buffer. Performs general clean up and around facilities and playgrounds. Assembles furnishings and equipment using appropriate hand tools. Delivers equipment to annexes and out-lying facilities. Acts as Vehicle Fleet Monitor. Checks vehicle fluids, battery life, ensures fleet is filled with gas and all reported maintenance issues are address and fixed by the Auto Hobby Shop. Maintains monthly checklist and keeps all paperwork accurate and current. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12406932 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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, 05/17/2024 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens or NATO country citizens with a valid US permanent resident card and Social Security Number. In accordance with the Status of Forces agreement between Italy and the US, you must be at Aviano AB on orders and be a US citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a US permanent resident card. Italian citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, may be eligible for local national positions on base. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. The 31ST Force Support Squadron is not currently providing logistical support. Applicants must provide proper documentation indicating they are already a supported member of Aviano AB. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Experience which demonstrated the ability to operate, control and clean light to heavy powered equipment. Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions. Skills and knowledge in operating heavy equipment, continually involves extreme physical effort; such as, constantly lifting or carrying objects weighing 80 to 100 pounds or more. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.