This Engineering Equipment Operator position is located in the Facilities Management Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Incumbent is required to safely operate all types of equipment utilized in grounds operations including the ability to obtain and maintain Massachusetts Hoist Operators License.

Duties

The position reports to and is accountable to the Grounds Supervisor for the quality and quantity of work performed by the work unit. The position normally acts within general VA instructions, VA standard procedures, and established Engineering Service policies to assure efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments within general schedules and instructions set forth by the Engineering Manager. Duties include, but are not limited to: Engineering Equipment Operator - 50 Percent:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability And DependabilityWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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. Skills and Knowledge Required by the Position: The operator must know how to use all the various attachments on the various vehicles. Must have foot, hand, eye coordination to-handle the various controls on the vehicles. The operator is required to have a basic knowledge of the nature of the soil and features of the terrain to determine the proper approach according to the condition of the surface and subsurface. The operator must be able to move the equipment about in confined areas. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the operation of heavy equipment, i.e., dump trucks, and be knowledgeable of State motor vehicle regulations. Must have knowledge and ability to propagate and cultivate a wide variety of plants, trees, and grasses. Must have knowledge and skill to test the soil and decide corrective action to promote growth and Ph balance required for each species with the use of chemicals or natural remedies insuring plants survival. Must have knowledge to select the correct plant for the best results considering the soil conditions, sun/shade, adverse climate conditions, moisture, foliage at various stages of growth, flowering periods, weed control, insect control, drainage, and wild animal control, as well as for low maintenance. Must be skilled in the installation of material for borders and to use materials and equipment needed for installation. Must have knowledge of erosion control techniques and practices. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Operates gasoline- and diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled traction. Utilizes implements to include hoisting bars for equipment and material, all terrain forklift attachments to place material, operation with personal cage for aerial work. Adjusts the attachments for proper level, angle, or depth, according to the work to be done and the type of equipment used. Prepares soil for plants, seeds, thins, transplants, trims, prunes, fertilizes, aerates, mulches, sprays, and dusts grass, ground cover, flowers, shrubs and trees. Prunes shrubs, trees and other plants to remove obvious defects and excess branches. Operates mowing and trimming equipment routinely used in the maintenance of high quality stand of turf grass. Operates commercial dump truck (highway sized) with hydraulic attachments including highway rated plow and sander. Utilizes backhoes and trench diggers to excavate buried utilities requiring repair by in house labor such as water and sewer main lines. Operates tractor mounted hydraulic hammers to break and remove concrete and asphalt surfaces. Fills dump trucks and equipment with material such as salt, sand, loam, and mulch. Functions independently in determining proper work methods. Plans and lays outs work using blueprints, sketches, work orders, and other specifications.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Boston Healthcare System 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 US
• Name: Jonathan Montgomery
• Phone: 734-905-2529
• Email: [email protected]