This position is located at the Wilmington VA Medical Center and is under the direct supervision of the Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor. The Laborer is an integral part of the Grounds/Garage Section of Facilities Management Service. The incumbent is required to perform various duties as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that maintains grounds and roads of the facility.

Duties

Campus Grounds Maintenance policing of the grounds, empties trash cans outside of the buildings (including parking lots/garage) and cleans under and around refuse dumpsters cleans window wells and storm sewers and picks up and disposes of rubbish and trash utilizing the off-road vehicle, 1- ton pick-up trucks and/or dump truck use pressure washer to clean side walls, walkways, pavilion, and equipment perform minor vehicle maintenance such as wash, vacuum, fuel, and the occasional delivery and pick up of supplies and medicines manually shovels sidewalks and entry ways and then spreads salt responsible for snow removal. Includes operation of 1-ton pick-up trucks, John Deere gator, John Deere tracker, Ventrex, dump truck and walk behind spreaders for the snow removal and spreading of salt removes fallen leaves, twigs and branches by bagging or disposing to designated areas utilizes a dump truck and street vacuum to pick up and dispose of leaves Landscaping Equipment Maintenance and Operation operate various gasoline powered equipment and assorted hand tools for the purpose of grounds keeping perform maintenance on equipment operated (e.g., replacing air filters and changing oil, etc.) digs ditches and trenches with a pick and shovel, does grading and sloping, applies hot and cold patch asphalt when filling in holes in roadways removes diseased or damaged trees, including root removal performs planting, cultivating, feeding, weeding, trimming, and watering flowers and trees responsible for spreading mulch and/or stone, and installing lawn edging, as assigned Recycling performs recycling duties, collect cardboard throughout the facility breaks down cardboard boxes and a low-profile vertical baler to bail cardboard for recycling responsible for collecting other recycling items throughout the facilities (plastic bottles, batteries, wires, etc.) complies with all safety regulations to avoid injury Other duties as assigned perform general labor duties as directed by the supervisor performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer-Motor Vehicle Operator/PD023340 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized ****All required documentation must be uploaded before the announcement closes, to support eligibility.**** Failure to submit documentation will constitute the application being categorized as incomplete and therefore ineligible for referral.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Exerts very heavy physical effort when moving items (lifts up to 100 pounds), handling 60-pound bags of salt and operating the jackhammer. Operates power mowers on steep slopes and grades and pushes wheel barrel loads of cement, stone, and mulch. Required to perform frequent walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. May require heavy physical effort when shoveling snow in the winter. Work Environment: Works mostly outside and operates equipment and vehicles in all kinds of weather (sunshine, rain, sleet, snow, etc.) for long periods of time. In danger of objects and debris hitting him/herself when operating power mowers and trimmers and possibility of cuts and bruises. Special care and safety equipment must be used to avoid serious injuries. During winter season, exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees F when performing snow removal duties. Wear prescribed uniform in accordance with Altoona VAMC dress code policy and uses appropriate personal protective safety equipment as required. ****All required documentation must be uploaded before the announcement closes, to support eligibility.**** Failure to submit documentation will constitute the application being categorized as incomplete and therefore ineligible for referral.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 US
• Name: Katrina Paul
• Phone: (412) 822-3584
• Email: [email protected]