Laborer (Outdoor Recreation)

**Duties**:
Responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of all Outdoor Recreation assets to include equipment rental items (skis, snowboards, bicycles, camping gear), program equipment (bicycles, vehicle storage racks, boating gear) vehicles (assist w/ the logistics and general maintenance), customer's equipment and other property. Operates and performs maintenance utilizing various equipment such as electronic ski binding calibration machine, stone grinder, ceramic edger, ski/snowboard hot waxer, ski/snowboard belt edger, P-tex guns, bicycle repair tools and cleaning chemicals for truing wheels, transmission repairs and tune-ups; and other miscellaneous tools and supplies necessary to complete the task at hand.

Demonstrates knowledge and performs quality maintenance in a timely manner. Initiates, schedules, implements, instructs and evaluates special interest classes for the community to include general bike and ski/snowboard upkeep and maintenance classes. Assists with belaying customers on climbing wall.Provides inputs to management for the resale program; purchasing, pricing, merchandising and inventories.

Studies technical manuals and other current publications to maintain up-to-date knowledge in regard to the industry standards, maintenance and technology.Works under the supervision of ODR Management. Prioritizes taskings and spends time effectively during the duty day.Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
- Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firM/Final job offer can be received.
- This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.

**Qualifications**:

- 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**:
Experience in the proper use and maintenance of Outdoor Recreational equipment such as ski/snowboard, bicycle, and camping gear. Must have knowledge and ability to operate various tools and equipment to include items such as a ski/snowboard edger, waxer and stone grinder, bike tools for transmission repairs and truing wheels. Must have an understanding of the industry trends to provide input and documentation for equipment purchases (equipment, equipment rental and retail) and future spending requirements. Applicant must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, work in inclement weather conditions and able to use various cleaning chemicals. Must be able to work with the public in a customer support role.

**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.
- 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.
- 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.
- This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and man