Erstellt am 21. August 2026
Maintenance Worker (MVO)
U.S. Air Forces Europe
Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz 67653, Germany
Teilzeit
Reference: 754257926
Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Vogelweh Lodging facility. This position may offer logistical support.
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep and maintenance of Lodging facilities, grounds, related structures, fixtures, and utilities. Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Work is moderately heavy. Occasional heavy lifting of 50 pounds and more is required.
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Knowledgeable on the use of equipment, materials, and tools necessary to complete needed repairs and maintain facilities. Adheres to work priorities, work sequences, posted work schedules, and work assignments in accordance with (IAW) methods and policies developed by higher-level supervisors. Tracks records and reports progress on work assignments; requests authority in advance to use overtime if required. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors.
Monitors work progress to meet scheduled deadlines. Inspects facilities, common areas, hallways, grounds, equipment, and tools to ensure proper maintenance accomplishment on a daily or weekly basis. Accomplishes timely repairs or brings situations to management's attention to identify minor equipment repairs, electrical discrepancies, sanitation problems, deteriorated parts, and/or safety, security, and protection of assets. Responsible for reporting work delays to supervisor. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs to determine causes and recommend corrections.
Exercises safe housekeeping standards. Maintains maintenance work reports and records; manual or electronic. Performs minor repairs on existing equipment involving standard measurement, specification, instruction, and basic shop mathematics. Individual is responsible for the maintenance and general upkeep of equipment ensuring it is in good mechanical and safe operating condition.
Finishing/Painting: Repairs holes and cracks in walls. Cleans surfaces to be finished by removing scale, rust, dirt, and old paint. Utilizes applicable paints only approved through the HAZMAT program for lodging activities. Paints walls, ceilings, windows, doors, etc. by use of rollers or brushes; ensures surfaces are free of drips, runs, and skips. May install or repair various types of wall coverings and uses adhesives, strippers, wire brushes, putty, knives, sandpaper, brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
Carpentry: Constructs or repairs wooden and wood substitute items, concrete walls. Hangs sheet rock and paneling. Levels and installs panels. Puts up molding and trim after staining to give finished appearance. Uses hand saws and circular saws to cut wood items to specific lengths and measurements. Repairs and replaces vents in doors and walls. Mounts towel racks, robe hooks, toilet paper holders, paper towel boxes, soap dishes, mirrors, hair dryers, window covering hardware, artwork, and installs threshold. Mounts brackets on wall for fire extinguishers, lights, smoke detectors, or like items. Repairs parts and adjusts operation to ensure mobility of drawers, kitchen cabinets, doors, and other moving items. Removes doors, planes accordingly, and reinstalls to ensure proper fit and closure. Repairs a variety of furniture by replacing handles, hinges, knobs, doors, drawers, and other defective parts to serviceable condition. Replaces ceramic floor and wall tiles.
Plumbing: Unclogs sinks, commodes, urinals, tubs, showers, and floor drains (i.e. laundry rooms). Removes under-sink drain (P- trap) and installs new P-traps. Removes and replaces toilet tanks/floats. Removes and replaces fresh water connections. Replaces handles, shower heads, toilet seats, and operating mechanisms (mixer valves) to restore utilities to a serviceable condition. Must be able to use a variety of tools such as snake, plunger, and pipe wrench.
Electrical Work: Installs, maintains, and repairs interior, exterior, overhead, low-voltage electrical secondary power components such as fuses, light fixtures, receptacles, ceiling fans, and wall-mounted hair dryers. Installs and replaces a variety of light fixtures, bulbs, socket covers, light switches, receptacles, fan blades, and air conditioning/stove filters. Maintains, inspects, and repairs special purpose electrical systems and cords. Installs, maintains, and repairs minor electrical appliances in lodging facilities. Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment. May use hand tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, and wire strippers, as well as power tools such as drills and saws. Use of ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, harmonics testers, and other equipment to test connections and ensure the compatibility and safety of components may also be necessary.
Operation of Vehicles/Warehousing: Operates vehicles up to 2.5 tons. Washes/waxes trucks, changes tires, checks tire pressure, refuels, and performs minor maintenance and routine inspections. Loads and unloads supplies and furniture from truck with the aid of a dolly or pallet jack.
If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13041240
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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, 09/02/2026
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.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have general knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, locks, and other general maintenance experience, or have experience in similar work which provides general knowledge of tasks required in the position description. Must have a working knowledge of various hand and power tools. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in English. Must be able to operate up to 2.5 ton truck. Must be able to meet all physical requirements prescribed in the position description and must possess a valid driver's license and USAREUR license. Must be able to life a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre- employment physical as well as scheduled periodic physicals. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a T1 investigation (NACI); filling a position of trust. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Vogelweh Lodging facility. This position may offer logistical support.
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep and maintenance of Lodging facilities, grounds, related structures, fixtures, and utilities. Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Work is moderately heavy. Occasional heavy lifting of 50 pounds and more is required.
Learn more about this agency
Duties
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Knowledgeable on the use of equipment, materials, and tools necessary to complete needed repairs and maintain facilities. Adheres to work priorities, work sequences, posted work schedules, and work assignments in accordance with (IAW) methods and policies developed by higher-level supervisors. Tracks records and reports progress on work assignments; requests authority in advance to use overtime if required. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors.
Monitors work progress to meet scheduled deadlines. Inspects facilities, common areas, hallways, grounds, equipment, and tools to ensure proper maintenance accomplishment on a daily or weekly basis. Accomplishes timely repairs or brings situations to management's attention to identify minor equipment repairs, electrical discrepancies, sanitation problems, deteriorated parts, and/or safety, security, and protection of assets. Responsible for reporting work delays to supervisor. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs to determine causes and recommend corrections.
Exercises safe housekeeping standards. Maintains maintenance work reports and records; manual or electronic. Performs minor repairs on existing equipment involving standard measurement, specification, instruction, and basic shop mathematics. Individual is responsible for the maintenance and general upkeep of equipment ensuring it is in good mechanical and safe operating condition.
Finishing/Painting: Repairs holes and cracks in walls. Cleans surfaces to be finished by removing scale, rust, dirt, and old paint. Utilizes applicable paints only approved through the HAZMAT program for lodging activities. Paints walls, ceilings, windows, doors, etc. by use of rollers or brushes; ensures surfaces are free of drips, runs, and skips. May install or repair various types of wall coverings and uses adhesives, strippers, wire brushes, putty, knives, sandpaper, brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
Carpentry: Constructs or repairs wooden and wood substitute items, concrete walls. Hangs sheet rock and paneling. Levels and installs panels. Puts up molding and trim after staining to give finished appearance. Uses hand saws and circular saws to cut wood items to specific lengths and measurements. Repairs and replaces vents in doors and walls. Mounts towel racks, robe hooks, toilet paper holders, paper towel boxes, soap dishes, mirrors, hair dryers, window covering hardware, artwork, and installs threshold. Mounts brackets on wall for fire extinguishers, lights, smoke detectors, or like items. Repairs parts and adjusts operation to ensure mobility of drawers, kitchen cabinets, doors, and other moving items. Removes doors, planes accordingly, and reinstalls to ensure proper fit and closure. Repairs a variety of furniture by replacing handles, hinges, knobs, doors, drawers, and other defective parts to serviceable condition. Replaces ceramic floor and wall tiles.
Plumbing: Unclogs sinks, commodes, urinals, tubs, showers, and floor drains (i.e. laundry rooms). Removes under-sink drain (P- trap) and installs new P-traps. Removes and replaces toilet tanks/floats. Removes and replaces fresh water connections. Replaces handles, shower heads, toilet seats, and operating mechanisms (mixer valves) to restore utilities to a serviceable condition. Must be able to use a variety of tools such as snake, plunger, and pipe wrench.
Electrical Work: Installs, maintains, and repairs interior, exterior, overhead, low-voltage electrical secondary power components such as fuses, light fixtures, receptacles, ceiling fans, and wall-mounted hair dryers. Installs and replaces a variety of light fixtures, bulbs, socket covers, light switches, receptacles, fan blades, and air conditioning/stove filters. Maintains, inspects, and repairs special purpose electrical systems and cords. Installs, maintains, and repairs minor electrical appliances in lodging facilities. Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment. May use hand tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, and wire strippers, as well as power tools such as drills and saws. Use of ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, harmonics testers, and other equipment to test connections and ensure the compatibility and safety of components may also be necessary.
Operation of Vehicles/Warehousing: Operates vehicles up to 2.5 tons. Washes/waxes trucks, changes tires, checks tire pressure, refuels, and performs minor maintenance and routine inspections. Loads and unloads supplies and furniture from truck with the aid of a dolly or pallet jack.
If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13041240
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firm/final job offer can be received.
- Must have and maintain a valid U.S. and USAREUR driver's license.
- 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, 09/02/2026
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
Qualifying Experience:
Must have general knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, locks, and other general maintenance experience, or have experience in similar work which provides general knowledge of tasks required in the position description. Must have a working knowledge of various hand and power tools. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in English. Must be able to operate up to 2.5 ton truck. Must be able to meet all physical requirements prescribed in the position description and must possess a valid driver's license and USAREUR license. Must be able to life a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre- employment physical as well as scheduled periodic physicals. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a T1 investigation (NACI); filling a position of trust. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
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.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
- 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.
- Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
- This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities.
- This position does not/may offer logistical support.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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