Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Inspects building and structures to determine nature and extent of repairs required. Performs minor repairs on existing structures involving standard measurements, specifications, instructions and basic shop mathematics. Installs exterior and interior trim using pre-planned materials, such as baseboard and molding. Replaces broken, discolored, or missing acoustical ceiling tile, window screens and other damaged components. Repairs sticking doors and windows and replaces weather stripping, adjusts loose hinges, repairs faulty door locks.
Inspects for plumbing repairs or responds to work orders and locates and makes repairs to plumbing. Removes, cleans, replaces, packages and scales defective parts of utility, supply and disposal systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken tile or pipe, and leaky drains using existing routes, openings, hangers and levels. Caulks and seals elbows, union joints, and tile or pipes, faucets and shower drains. Checks operation and completers needed repairs to small parts and sections of exiting systems, such as disposal units and faucets.
Inspects equipment, furnishings, and buildings for deterioration of painted surfaces and rusty metal surfaces. Mixes and blends paints and other coating material to obtain desired consistency and color following specific written directives. Applies paint to interior and exterior surfaces such as furniture, doors, walls, trims, strips, porches and similar other surfaces. Prepares wood and metal surfaces to be painted and mixes, thins and applies coating materials. Prepares surfaces by scraping wire brushing, masking, spackling and sanding surfaces. Applies coating materials such as primers, paints, varnishes and shellacs, using standard application techniques and ensures that the coating finish meets surface protection requirement.
Makes minor electrical repairs by replacing bulbs and fluorescent fixtures, and minor television, DVD, radio repairs and replacing remotes, etc.
Inspects interior plumbing fixtures, fittings and pipes for defective parts or malfunction. Repairs and replaces defective faucets, valves, shower heads, lavatories, laundry traps and drinking fountains. Clears stopped up drain lines.
Performs inspection and minor maintenance of vehicles to include battery checks, and condition of tires, proper oil level in crankcase and water level in radiator. Washes and waxes vehicles. Performs other required repairs with capabilities.
Receives, stores, and moves equipment, furniture and supply items between quarters, supply rooms and warehouses.
Checks condition of grounds to include landscaping, trimming of trees, shrubbery, mowing and watering of grass areas.
Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Maintains bench stock levels of parts, materials, tools, and equipment at prescribed levels. Utilizes hand and power tools, power saws, routers, standard hand tools, straight edge, chalk line, tapes, rulers, caulking guns, pipe wrenches, rollers, putty knife and paint brushes.
Responsible for programming and maintaining electronic locks; to include troubleshooting, changing out batteries, programming new keys, performing key audits and calling in work orders for work still under warranty.





If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12927826

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

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, 04/10/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of 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 a working knowledge of woodworking techniques and basic shop mathematics to plan, layout, measure, cut, construct and install materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications where fit and accuracy are within specified tolerances. Must have knowledge of standard plumbing methods and techniques including flow and drainage. Must have the ability to join and seal elbows, faucets, shower drains, plastic, metal and title pipes and similar items. Must be able to perform small appliance repairs, etc. Must have the ability to read and follow specific directions that explain how to apply and use prepared solvents and how to thin and stir coating materials. Must know how to operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment such as power drills, saw brace and bits, hammers, chisels, wrenches and screw drivers. Must understand and apply safety regulations and procedures.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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