POSITION:

Laborer (2)

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:

395-09

LOCATION:

Sports

OPENING DATE:

28 October 2009

SERIES & GRADE:

NA-3502-03

CLOSING DATE:

04 November 2009

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

MCAGCC, 29 Palms

$9.87/hr

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:

Flexible (0-40 hrs)

Hours to be worked: Varies AM & PM

.:Summary of Duties:.

Performs one or more of the following duties:  Uses heavy power mowers, adjusts blades, and cleans and oils mowers; cuts trees, using ax or chain saw.  Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where dirt is hard and compact and does grading and sloping.  Occasionally and for short periods of time, breaks up pavement with jackhammer, mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot mix, fills and levels holes in damaged roads.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.  Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact.  Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.  Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. 

Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. 

Performs other related duties as required.

Skills and Knowledge:  Ability to operate, control, and clean heavy power equipment and to work safely with heavy tools.  Ability to provide continual care and attention both to avoid accidents and to finish the work properly.  Prior job experience or on-the-job training is normally required to gain this ability.  Ability to complete assignments involving several tasks or processes which require remembering directions, sequences, etc.

Responsibility:  For most assignments, the supervisor does not  give detailed instructions or provide continual supervision.  The incumbent is responsible for completing work after getting initial oral or written instructions.  

Physical Effort:  Exerts very heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects, running power mowers on grades or pushing heavy wheelbarrow loads of cement, etc.  Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.

Working Conditions:  Work indoors may expose the worker to drafts, noise, dust and dirt and require standing on concrete floors for long periods. Special care is required to avoid serious injuries.  Outdoor work is performed in all kinds of weather.  Must wear issued protective gear.

.:How to Apply:.

Qualified applicants desiring consideration under this announcement must submit an employment application indicating the title of the position and the vacancy number. Applications must be submitted to the NAFI PERSONNEL OFFICE, Bldg. 1533, before the close of business (4:00 P.M.) on the closing date. All applications will be retained and will not be returned to the applicant. You can reach the Personnel Office at 760-830-6163, Ext. 217 or e-mail resume/application to 29palms.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org

.:Note:.

Management reserves the right to consider other appropriate noncompetitive sources to fill vacant positions. As part of the employment process, NAF may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Non-appropriated Fund activities aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, political affiliation, physical handicap, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. NAF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodations should contact NAF at 760-830-6163, ext. 225. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

*As a condition of employment, candidates are required to participate in direct deposit under all appointments to positions within NAF (except summer and temporary hires of 90 days or less).

*If the position becomes regular, the successful applicant may become regular without further competition.