The Laborer position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in the Environmental Management Service (EMS).

Duties

The Laborer is responsible for the manufacturing and placement of signage through the Long Beach VA. Incumbent operates a computer engraving system which requires the use of an engraving table, safety saw and beveller and will perform maintenance on such equipment. Position is responsible to ensure the proper installation of manufactured signs is correct and complete. Must be able to interpret basic blueprint reading and understand sketch layout and written instructions as they pertain to signage locations and room identification markers. Position maintains an adequate supply of signage throughout the facility. Will assist as needed with coordinating planned furniture and equipment relocation through the facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Work Schedule Varies Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD01649A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment physical required.

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 (includes 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: Performs work that requires light to moderate physical effort. Tasks typically involve frequent lifting and carrying light-to-medium weight objects of 10 to 30 pounds, frequent pushing of wheelbarrows of mulch or dirt and carts requiring similar effort, occasionally lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects weighing 45 pounds, and continually bending, walking, stooping, reaching and standing. Laborers work inside and outside. When outside, exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. Inside work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well lighted, heated and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust and dirt. Exposed to the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Long Beach VA Medical Center 5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach, CA 90822 US
• Name: Lindsay Tillery
• Phone: 8164913680
• Email: [email protected]