Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Woodlawn Golf Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of limited maintenance work within a golf course facility. Physical effort: Heavy physical effort is required in frequent lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, and in using heavy hand tools and operating equipment. Responsibilities 1. Performs a variety of general laboring tasks involved with maintenance of the facilities and grounds at the golf course. Work involves the performance of tasks requiring prior experience and the use of very heavy physical effort, (assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base, lays sod). Uses a variety of hand tools such as pry bars, hammers, cutters, pliers. and wrenches in performing simple repair work and/or in assisting others in more complex tasks. 2. Operates walking or riding-type power mowers (e.g., one or more cutting decks, mechanical controls and attachable implements) and/or simple riding-type mowers (e.g., a fixed or floating cutting deck(s) with limited adjustments) and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths, edges. Rakes and maintains sand bunkers, sets tee markers and cups on greens daily, maintains ball washers removes debris. Loads, unloads, moves, and stacks bulky items from trucks and other conveyances using hand trucks or dollies. Uses loaders to remove dirt, debris, and other materials; operates portable pumps. 3. Maintains gasoline, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily. Reports equipment problems and failures to supervisors. Performs basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed. Returns equipment to designated location. Performs other related work as directed. If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12688371 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, 02/27/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. 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 heavy powered equipment. Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Work that does not require the skill 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. 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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 Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities.