Laborer NA-02

Position Overview

This part-time onsite laborer role is located in Grafenwöhr, Bavaria, Germany, and involves a variety of grounds upkeep and maintenance tasks, as well as indoor cleaning and equipment handling duties supporting a military community environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform lawns and garden care including mowing, sod laying, weeding flowerbeds, trimming edges, and pruning shrubs and trees.
• Apply fertilizers, water plants, clear drainage ditches, and shovel snow from walkways and driveways.
• Load and unload materials, transport supplies using wheelbarrows, hand trucks, or dollies, and organize storage areas.
• Excavate, fill, and compact soil and gravel; level grounds using hand tools such as picks, shovels, tampers, and rakes.
• Clean fabrics such as rugs and drapes, and utilize industrial machines to wax, polish, and maintain floors.
• Adjust, clean, lubricate, and change attachments on power tools and machinery.
• Wash and replace facility fixtures, working from ladders and scaffolds when necessary.
• Relocate heavy office furniture and equipment as needed.

Employment Conditions and Requirements

• Applicants must provide a Direct Deposit and Social Security Card.
• Meeting qualification, eligibility, and background verification standards is mandatory.
• A probationary period of one year may be imposed.
• Work schedule includes rotating shifts covering weekends, holidays, and special events.
• A valid USAREUR driver's license must be obtained and maintained throughout employment.
• The role requires frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds and capability to bend, stoop, stand, and work in physically demanding positions.
• Work environments include both indoor and outdoor settings; outdoor work may involve exposure to adverse weather, noise, dust, dirt, and physical risks such as bruises or cuts.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols is required, including use of gloves, ear protection, and safety glasses.

Applicant Qualifications

• Minimum of three months laboring experience is necessary.
• Ability to operate, control, clean, and maintain power and hand tools used in grounds and facility maintenance.
• Capable of following oral and written instructions involving multiple-step tasks without continuous supervision.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to lift and move moderately heavy items.
• Basic knowledge of routine maintenance for power equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, edges, trimmers, scrubbers, buffers, steam cleaners, and vacuums.
• Highly preferred candidates have at least one year of Army Lodging experience; such candidates will have priority during referral processes.

Additional Information

• The local area of consideration includes a 100 km radius around Grafenwöhr, covering communities like Vilseck, Hohenfels, and Ansbach.
• Manual paper applications are available upon request and must be submitted with resumes by the stated deadline.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation costs will not be reimbursed.
• This position is governed by the Federal Wage Schedule which includes overtime pay provisions for hours exceeding 8 per day or 40 per week, and premiums for weekend or evening shifts as applicable.
• No foreign or overseas allowances, cost of living adjustments, incentives, or differentials are provided.
• Employees enjoy access to on-base facilities and a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance options, retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• Employment is subject to the Exceptional Family Member Program compliance.
• Applicants' resumes should clearly document relevant experience, skills, and qualifications; only verifiable claims will be considered.
• Applications remain active for 90 days and may be considered for multiple vacancies during this period.
• Applicants should align with the values of public service, dedication to efficiency, and uphold the United States Constitution.
• Working within Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) community offers opportunities for personal development, job satisfaction, and contribution to military family support services.