This position is located in the Fleet/Grounds Department in the Engineering Section, Facilities Management Service. The primary purpose of the position involves the operation of Fleet/Grounds vehicles and equipment assigned to support the facility and maintain the grounds.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Operates gasoline and/or diesel powered vehicles such as sedans, station wagons, vans, pick-ups, and ambulance to transport personnel and/or cargo. Operates vehicles,. passenger vehicles and equipment up to or over 26,001 pound GWJR with 16 or more passengers and/or with flat-bed, van and/or dump bed bodies. Operates equipment assigned to maintain the grounds including, but not limited to, tractors, weed eaters, saws, scythes, snow removal equipment, hand tools, and tree and bush trimmers. Uses equipment to clean ditches, complete demolition, cut grass, clean up grounds, etc. Transports passengers and/or cargo in all types of weather and road conditions and is subject to exposure to the elements during loading and unloading, refueling and changing flat tires. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Compressed Available Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD06351A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/30/2023. 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: Drive SafelyMotor VehiclesWithout 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: Employee must have the physical ability and effort to apply asphalt, load and unload materials, supplies, tools, garbage and trash, cut grass, trim trees, clean ditches, move earth, etc. Employee must perform heavy lifting in a manner to ensure against injury to self or other personnel. Heavy physical effort may be required in loading and unloading personnel into or out of ambulances and in the transporting of various supplies. Incumbent may work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. This position requires working in uncontrolled environments, in inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally is subject to possible dangerous working conditions including exposure to hazards normally encountered in the hospital trades and various types of infections. May be subject to burns, cuts, bruises, and strains. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner. Environmental factors the incumbent may be exposed to include: - Outside and inside work. - Excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness or chilling. - Excessive noise, intermittent. - Constant noise. - Dust, fumes, smoke or gases, solvents, grease and oils. - Slippery or uneven walking surfaces. - Working around machinery with moving parts. - Working around moving objects or vehicles. - Working on ladders or scaffolding. - Working alone or closely with others. - Protracted or irregular hours of work.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Chillicothe VA Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 US
• Name: Maria Cate
• Phone: 317-626-4529
• Email: [email protected]