This position serves as a Tractor Operator aligned under Facilities Management Service, Engineering Service, located at the Veterans Healthcare System in Chillicothe, Ohio. The primary purpose of the position involves the operation of equipment assigned to maintain the grounds of the medical center.

Duties

Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Operates a wide variety of grounds maintenance equipment, such as tractors, weed eaters, saws, scythes, snow removal equipment, hand tools, tree and bush trimmers, equipment used to clean ditches, complete demolition, cut grass, weed control, clean-up grounds, etc. Maintains grounds in all types of weather conditions and is subject to exposure to the elements during equipment operations, refueling, and changing flat tires. Operates gasoline and/or diesel-powered equipment with attachments which operate from behind, underneath, and/or in front of the equipment on level, slopes, and hilly terrain. Performs labor, gardener, and tactor operator duties and uses various power mowers to cut grass. Adjusts mower blades, sharpens mower blades, cleans and lubricates mowers, and performs minor repairs to landscaping equipment. Prunes and cuts down trees and shrubs using shears, chain saw, or axe. Shovels snow by hand, rakes leaves, waters and weeds grass, and controls weeds in bed (i.e., flower beds, etc.), often trimming around mowing obstacles. Performs snow removal during and after regular work hours, on weekends, and on holidays as weather conditions require. Performs other related duties necessary. Work Schedule: As needed, during and after work hours, on weekends and holidays as weather conditions require. NOTE: Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. Intermittent positions offer health insurance only if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK CONDITIONS: The work requires long periods of sitting, walking, standing, and stooping. Must be able to move, load, and carry materials and supplies, physically able to routinely lift and move items weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally 100 pounds. Must have the physical ability to apply asphalt, load and unload materials, supplies, and tools; cut grass, trim trees, clean ditches, move earth, etc. Performs heavy lifting using proper body mechanics to prevent injuries to self or other personnel. This position requires working outside in all kinds of weather and is exposed to extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to cold, snow, sleet, freezing rain, rain, hot weather, and dusty conditions; works at time under disagreeable conditions cutting weeds, grass, and/or trees in hot weather, etc. Must operate various equipment in all types of weather and is exposed to the possibility to serious accidents. Employee is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while performing duties. May be exposed to bees, wasps, hornets, and other types of insects in common practice. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. SCREEN-OUT: Requires the ability to do the work of a Tractor Operator without more than normal supervision. Experience includes performing grounds maintenance of a healthcare and/or commercial/industrial environment working independently. I have operated a wide variety of grounds equipment such as tractors, weed eaters, snow removal equipment, hand tools, tree and bush trimmers, saws, equipment with Power-Take Off (PTO) attachments, to clean ditches, cut grass, weed control, clean-up grounds, etc. I have performed minor maintenance on equipment and adjusting attachments and parts as needed. I am able to provide professional references who may vouch for my ability to perform grounds maintenance independently and in a safe manner to prevent injury to self, others, and property. (Resume(s) must be clearly detailed of the types of equipment operated, as well as duties performed to be creditable.) You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Without more than normal supervisionWork Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

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: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]