Maintenance Worker Leader NL-07.

Duties

• Performs both daily and annual inspections and maintenance of the refrigeration system's specialized compressor, water purification, and refrigeration-system equipment.
• Operates Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machine and is responsible for scheduling annual maintenance and services.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Sports program's softball, soccer, and football fields, to include the development and maintenance of specialized athletic turf and other related field surfaces.
• Coordinates with supervisor for ordering all required supplies/equipment required to maintain indoor and outdoor operations.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must favorably complete a pre-employment medical examination prior to appointment into the position.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work predominantly in extreme cold conditions.
• May go from cold to warm environments on a rotating and continuous basis.
• Must be able to operate and use the various safety and other electronic and automated equipment involved in providing for the well-being of guests as well as the protection and safety of these guests, other employees and government property.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• The work requires frequent lifting of equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more.
• The work requires continual standing, bending, stretching, and walking.
• Work is performed both inside and outside in all types of weather.
• Work in the ice rink is approximately 40-45 degree.
• Works on all types of surfaces (ice, snow, grass, dirt, and cement).
• Incumbent is exposed to dirt, dust, smoke, oil, gas/diesel, field chalk, grass seed, and fertilizers, so the work is usually dusty, dirty, and greasy.
• Is frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, bruises, burns and stains to clothing.
• Subject to injuries as a result of driving accidents.
• Must be able to work all shifts (morning, evening and weekends).

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a Zamboni Ice Resurfacer or other large vehicle up to one ton to accomplish safe starts, stops, backing, and general safe driving operations.
• Ability to plan and lay out work.
• Skill and knowledge at installing ice rink.
• Skill in startup, shut down and daily operation of ice rink compressors.
• Ability to accurately document system status, which must be recorded on a daily basis year-round, and to interpret the meaning of the readings to enable appropriate operation, care and maintenance of this system.
• Skill in establishing and marking athletic fields.
• Skill and ability to use and maintain the appropriate tools of the trade.
• Knowledgeable in the principles and techniques required to develop and maintain specialized athletic turf and other related athletic field surfaces, particularly in an arctic environment.
• Must be able to identify system faults/failures and take the corrective measures to ensure safe, efficient operation of the ice rink.
• Possess knowledge of basic fitness equipment maintenance and repair.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional information

Area of Consideration: This job is open to candidates WORLDWIDE. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application Option: If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form. Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 12PM on 08/24/2026 to ensure timely processing. Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials: This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM. Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Your application may be considered for multiple opportunities: After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date. Closing date has been extended to 08/24/2026 due to low applicant pool.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference: Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.