What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at US Air Mobility Command?
Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR- Outdoor Recreation.
This position is guaranteed 0 hours but can be scheduled up to 40 hours per week.
Physical Efforts: Heavy physical effort is required with frequent lifting and moving objects that weigh over 50 pounds. Also included use of heavy hand tools and operating equipment.
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Clarification from the agency
A Resume is always required! Other 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 employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,) Please see Required Documents section below. USAJOBS Help Center - Unique Hiring Paths is also helpful information.
Duties
- Performs a variety of laboring duties which involve grass cutting, edging, trimming of grass and shrubs in designated recreation areas. Duties involve the use of gasoline powered mowers, both walking and riding, powered edger & trimmers, blowers, and task related power tools.
- Polices recreation areas to include emptying garbage cans, cleaning bathhouse/restroom facilities to include toilets, shower stalls, laundry room, floors (sweeping and mopping), sinks, mirrors, concrete areas.
- Makes minor repairs on playground equipment (i.e., swings and slides), and reports maintenance issues to be submitted for work orders.
- Uses power washers to clean buildings, outdoor areas and equipment.
- Performs painting projects as needed.
- Performs some carpentry work.
- Trims overhanging branches on trees using power and manual saws.
- Picks up programming equipment (tables, canoes, trailers, etc.) from Equipment Rental Center or other activities.
- Assists with setting up for base, squadron, and flight events/programs.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12978536
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen OR a non-U.S. citizen with 3 years of U.S. residency.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states and current driving record.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
- This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
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, 06/19/2026
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 knowledge and experience in the use and operation, control, and cleaning of heavy and light power equipment and hand tools, such as pick, axe, sledge hammer, heavy power mower, chain saw, posthole digger, etc. Must be able to work under general supervision responding to initial oral or written instructions and completing assigned task. Ability to frequently lift and carry heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
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.
Additional information
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- 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.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
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.
Benefits
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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
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
- To qualify for Military Spousal Preference required documents: Marriage Certificate and Sponsor's Orders
- To qualify for Veterans Preference required at a minimum documents: DD-214 Member 4
- 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.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/19/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
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Agency contact information
19 FSS/FSCN
1255 Vandenburg Blvd, Suite 227
Little Rock AFB, AR 72099-4942
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Overview
New to Federal Employment will start at: $19.08
- 3502 Laboring
- Suitability/Fitness
Salary : $19 - $22