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What you'd do
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the .This position serves as the irrigation specialist for the Golf Course Maintenance team at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The primary responsibility is to maintain, repair, install, and operate the complex automated irrigation system. The job is physically strenuous, involving standing, bending, and lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. It requires working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Major duties
Key Responsibilities: Maintenance and Repair: Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on all components of the irrigation system, including sprinklers, water lines, valves, and electrical-mechanical remote control systems. This includes overhauling parts, cleaning electrical contacts, and replacing faulty components. System Operation: Operates a Toro Osmac irrigation computer to set and adjust watering schedules based on plant and grass needs, which are determined through soil probing and visual inspection. Technical Tasks: Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools, as well as diagnostic equipment like ohmmeters and voltmeters, to perform duties. Maintains a stock of necessary replacement parts. Driving: Operates a vehicle to travel across the worksite for irrigation tasks. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13016271
What you need to qualify
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, 07/27/2026 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: Qualifications and Requirements: Experience: A minimum of six months of experience operating a computerized irrigation system is required, along with experience in automatic irrigation systems. Skills: The role demands knowledge of plumbing, electrical-mechanical controls, hydraulics, automatic valves, and controllers. Completion of a formal trade school course in plumbing or irrigation equipment is also required You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
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