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TRACTOR OPERATOR GARDNER

Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command 56TH FORCE SUPPORT SQ

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Summary Department 56 Force Support Squadron FSS Funding Type Non-Appropriated Fund NAF Employment Type Flexible No guaranteed hours no benefits Core Mission Tractor Operator Gardener to join our team at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course at Luke AFB. In this role you will play a critical part in maintaining the pristine condition of our course greens fairways and grounds. If you have experience operating field tractors grounds maintenance machinery and love working as part of a team.

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Summary Department 56 Force Support Squadron FSS Funding Type Non-Appropriated Fund NAF Employment Type Flexible No guaranteed hours no benefits Core Mission Tractor Operator Gardener to join our team at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course at Luke AFB. In this role you will play a critical part in maintaining the pristine condition of our course greens fairways and grounds. If you have experience operating field tractors grounds maintenance machinery and love working as part of a team.

Learn more about this agency

Overview Help Accepting applications Location Few vacancies in the following location

Luke AFB AZ

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 22.95 - 22.95 per hour

Pay scale & grade NA 6 Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Intermittent Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 5705 Tractor Operating Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-7IFSWGM335808 Control number 890164000 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency Please see the Who May Apply section under the Qualifications section.

Duties Help

Duties As a Tractor Operator Gardener NA-5705-06 your primary purpose is to provide professional grounds keeping and mowing services to fairways roughs and greens as well as administer weed control and fertilizer applications.

Major Duties & Responsibilities Equipment Operation Operate field-type tractors with specialized attachments and other diesel-powered grounds maintenance mowers to cut groom and maintain various species of grass across the golf course.

Specialized Machinery Operate a variety of light-to-heavy grounds equipment including but not limited to mowers aerators plows harrows clippers sprayers disks post-hole diggers movable dozer blades backhoes and tractor-drawn liquidsolid dispensers.

Equipment Care & Adjustments Adjust settings attachments and connections to ensure safety mechanical soundness and proper equipment operation. Perform routine operator maintenance e.g. checking fluid levels cleaning and basic lubricating on tractors and associated machinery.

Course Upkeep Perform daily course preparation tasks such as setting cups raking sand bunkers trimming trees and removing debris and trash.

Gardening & Turf Management Perform hands-on gardening and landscaping operations on greens tees fairways roughs clubhouse grounds and surrounding areas. This includes seeding sodding plugging planting pruning top-dressing aerating verticutting changing cups moving tees and maintaining flagpole setups.

Irrigation Control Irrigate all areas of the golf course to ensure appropriate moisture and turf health.

Safety Compliance Adhere strictly to all vehicle operation regulations safety rules and personal protective equipment PPE guidelines.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13099556

Requirements Help

Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical.

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

May workdays nights weekends and holidays as needed to support events and programs.

Qualifications Who May Apply Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preferences andor priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 11062026 Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse WidowParent 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 Equipment Coordination Experience demonstrating the ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls simultaneously.

Technical Skill Knowledge of equipment connections to hook up mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines safely.

Terrain Handling Skill to manipulate maneuver and operate equipment over different and uneven types of terrain.

Tractor Operations Direct experience operating and performing operator-level preventive maintenance on field-type tractors and associated equipment.

Gardening Procedures Basic knowledge of gardening turf management and landscaping techniques.

Communication Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with supervisors team members and golf course patrons.

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.

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 Individual must fully meet qualificationeligibilitybackground requirements for this position.

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three 3 or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installations decision on the 3-year residency requirement..

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 Governments interest.

Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.

Selections 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.

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. ExpandHide additional information 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 Help Benefits Not Applicable NA Explanation Because this is a flexible non-guaranteed-hour Non-Appropriated Fund NAF position it does not carry eligibility for federal employee 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 andor supporting documentation a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the positions qualifications andor 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.

Benefits Help Benefits Not Applicable NA Explanation Because this is a flexible non-guaranteed-hour Non-Appropriated Fund NAF position it does not carry eligibility for federal employee benefits.

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Required documents Required Documents Help

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 documents 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 andor claimed preferencepriority 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 RIFS 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 persons 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 Help 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 1159 PM EST on 11062026 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 andor 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 andor 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 httpshelp.usastaffing.govApplyindex.phptitleApplicant

To verify or check the status of your application log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in the Welcome screen lists your applications your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswww.usajobs.govHelphow-toapplicationstatus

Agency contact information Luke NAF HR Office Email 56fss.fsmhus.af.mil Address Luke Community Services Flight 56 FSSFSCN7383 N. Litchfield Road Suite 3090 Luke AFB AZ 85309-1566 US

Next steps Upon successful submission you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. While hiring timelines vary you will receive official status updates and notification letters via email as your application progresses through the evaluation process

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents Help

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 documents 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 andor claimed preferencepriority 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 RIFS 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 persons 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 Help 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 1159 PM EST on 11062026 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 andor 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 andor 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 httpshelp.usastaffing.govApplyindex.phptitleApplicant

To verify or check the status of your application log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in the Welcome screen lists your applications your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswww.usajobs.govHelphow-toapplicationstatus

ExpandHide how to apply Agency contact information Luke NAF HR Office Email 56fss.fsmhus.af.mil Address Luke Community Services Flight 56 FSSFSCN7383 N. Litchfield Road Suite 3090 Luke AFB AZ 85309-1566 US

Next steps Upon successful submission you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. While hiring timelines vary you will receive official status updates and notification letters via email as your application progresses through the evaluation process ExpandHide next steps

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Air Education and Training Command

Thank you for your interest in joining Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds NAF. By joining our team you play a vital role in supporting the morale welfare and readiness of our Airmen Guardians and their families.

Agency contact information Luke NAF HR Office Email 56fss.fsmhus.af.mil Address Luke Community Services Flight 56 FSSFSCN7383 N. Litchfield Road Suite 3090 Luke AFB AZ 85309-1566 US

Summary Department 56 Force Support Squadron FSS Funding Type Non-Appropriated Fund NAF Employment Type Flexible No guaranteed hours no benefits Core Mission Tractor Operator Gardener to join our team at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course at Luke AFB. In this role you will play a critical part in maintaining the pristine condition of our course greens fairways and grounds. If you have experience operating field tractors grounds maintenance machinery and love working as part of a team.

Learn more about this agency

Overview Help Accepting applications Location Few vacancies in the following location

Luke AFB AZ

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 22.95 - 22.95 per hour

Pay scale & grade NA 6 Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Intermittent Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 5705 Tractor Operating Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-7IFSWGM335808 Control number 890164000

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