MWR Laborer
Department of the Navy
Summary
Performs one or more of the following duties: Uses heavy power mowers, adjusts blades, and cleans and oils mowers; cuts trees, using ax or chain saw. Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where dirt is hard and compact and does grading and sloping. Occasionally and for short periods of time, breaks up pavement with jackhammer, mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot mix, fills and levels holes in damaged roads. Performs other related duties as required.
Duties
- Performs ground maintenance on grades or slopes, dig ditches and trenches using picks and shovels.
- Operates large industrial power push mower and riding type mower.
- Adjust blades for cutting height, prepare fuel mixtures for powered equipment and cleans and lubricates mower.
- Trims, prunes, and cuts trees, bushes and plants.
- Uses various hand tools, such as, shovels, hoes, rakes, hoes, and pruning shears.
- Assists with the general clean-up and maintenance of grass areas, planted areas, parking lots, vacant lots and recreation areas, by removing trash, weeds, and cutting back brush.
- May operate motor vehicle to get from one work area to another, transporting supplies/equipment and other workers.
- Performs routine maintenance procedures for power equipment, conducts safety visual check, lubricates, cleans/replaces air filters, and adds fuel.
- Performs other miscellaneous tasks as required such as hand watering, weed trimming applying seed or fertilizer to grasses and plants.
- May be required to lay sod, plant flowers and shrubs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Education
This position is not in a positive education series.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
- If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
- Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
- Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
- Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
- Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
- Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
About this role
The MWR Laborer position with the Department of the Navy is based in Coronado, California. Performs one or more of the following duties: Uses heavy power mowers, adjusts blades, and cleans and oils mowers; cuts trees, using ax or chain saw. The role pays $19.54 to $21.18 per hour.
Day to day, the role performs ground maintenance on grades or slopes, dig ditches and trenches using picks and shovels. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal recreation services experience this MWR Laborer position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this MWR Laborer position with the Department of the Navy in Coronado, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $19.54 to $21.18 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Coronado, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 23, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
