LABORER (FORKLIFT OPERATOR SPECIAL EVENTS)

Summary This position is located in the Community Recreation Division of the Fleet Readiness (FR) Department, Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan. The purpose of the position is to provide event support for MWR Events Command Events and private party rentals to include delivery, set up, breakdown, and pick up services. Duties Ensures internal customers such as Food and Beverage, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, etc. are supported by providing deliveries, setting up, breaking down, and picking up of event items in support of MWR events on Yokosuka and Ikego bases. Provides logistical and physical support for large base events such as "open base events and concerts by building tents, stages, and setting up carnival games and air toys. Serves external customers such as Commands by providing deliveries, setting up, breaking down, and picking up rental items in support of Command Functions such as Change of Commands, Retirement Ceremonies, Command Picnics, Advancement exams, etc. Serves private party customers on Yokosuka and Ikego bases by providing event deliveries, setting up, breaking down, and picking up rental items in support of school events, holiday parties, birthday parties, etc. Palletizes, sorts, and organizes warehouse and storage spaces. Conducts monthly inventory of rental items, detects when items need to be repaired or replaced, and communicates the issues to the manager/ Operates a Forklift and trucks up to a 4 ton on a regular basis for deliveries, pick-ups, and storage organization. Cleans and maintains rental equipment before and after events to check and prepare for private rentals and base events. Conducts regular preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment including but not limited to tents, air toys, and carnival games. Ensures that customers are comfortable with self-set-up and breakdown upon delivery of items. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI/T1), upon hiring and renew every 5 years. This position will require the incumbent to work some weekends, late night, long shifts, holidays, and overtime. Must possess a valid driver's license. 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 possesses the following: Must possess a high school diploma. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be willing and able to acquire a forklift and/or specialized truck license within 90 days of employment. Must have skill and knowledge to use basic and specialized tools. Possess basic organizational skills to fit a large amount of equipment in a limited amount of space. Additional information Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required. Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer. All candidates must reside within the commuting area. Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.