Tractor Operator (Field & Landscape Maintenance)

Summary This position is located in the Naval Support Activity, Regional Support Services Program, Morale Welfare and Recreation, Fitness and Sports Division. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual labor tasks in support of the sports programs and activities. Duties Operates tractors, mowers and other motorized equipment used outdoors for ball field preparation or general facility titivation. Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance for all athletic facilities (flower beds, ball fields, tennis, racquetball, squash and basketball courts, jogging trails, tracks, etc.), keeping abreast of athletic schedules to ensure preparations are made for each event.

Prepares and maintains athletic fields for their respective seasons by clearing, landscaping, cutting grass, edging, weeding, raking, etc., and repairing as needed. Lines athletic fields, places bases, secures windscreens, installs goals and goal posts, moves bleachers, and repairs as needed or directed. Operates equipment such as pressure washers, tractors, mowers, edgers, weed-eaters and etc.

Sweeps, mops, washes and waxes/buffs athletic flooring surfaces using automatic waxing/buffer machines, mops and brooms. Washes walls, windows, blinds and other surfaces and replaces light bulbs as needed using ladders or scaffolding to reach higher areas. Maintains restrooms and locker rooms ensuring they are clean, orderly and sanitary by cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls. Replenishes bathroom tissues, hand towels and soaps.

Assembles, dismantles, repairs and maintains various recreational equipment, removing and replacing any worn or damaged parts using a variety of hand tools and materials. Obtains and/or delivers supplies and equipment to the warehouse. Assists in unloading and loading of trucks. Opens, unpacks and removes content of cartons or crates and stores in assigned locations.

May perform a variety of other duties, which includes minor maintenance (maintaining, cleaning, repairing, painting, and etc.) to assure an optimum state of cleanliness within the athletic facilities. Typical assignments consist of interior painting using brushes and rollers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

Must have the ability to operate and perform routine mechanical maintenance and repair on tractor and a variety of equipment used in preparing athletic fields and facilities for sporting events, such as carburetor adjustments, replacing belts, lubrication, timing, etc. Identifies and reports any safety discrepancies to the supervisor.

Must possess the knowledge and ability to prepare and maintain outdoor athletics fields (watering, lining, dragging, edging, and etc.) using a variety of outdoor maintenance equipment such as weed eaters, lawn mowers, line markers, dragger, etc., and other aspects of field grooming.

Basic knowledge and skill in the use of hand and power tools to perform general facility maintenance and repair work.

Knowledge of basic cleaning and janitorial techniques and procedures as well as the ability to work with basic equipment, materials and supplies used in maintaining athletic facilities in a clean, sanitary state.

Ability to drive a variety of automotive vehicles such as pick-up trucks and tractors.Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. How you will be evaluated All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. How to apply 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 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/09/2026 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.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13075910

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.

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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. Other information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.