This position is assigned to the St. Albans VA Medical Center. The incumbents serve as the Laborer in the Grounds Operation section of Engineering Services. The incumbents of this position perform as a Laborer requiring prior experience or training and a degree of manual skill across all of the facility.

Duties

Duties include and are not limited to: Breaking up pavement using jackhammers and clear sidewalks using large, industrial-type, powered snow blowers. Perform grounds maintenance on grades or slopes; dig ditches and trenches with picks and shovels where dirt is hard and compact. In some work situations, incumbent will operate large power tillers (walking- or riding-type) to prepare flower beds and lawn areas for sod and bedding plants. Incumbent will operate large, industrial, walking-type power mowers (e.g., one or more cutting decks, mechanical controls, and attachable implements) and/or simple riding-type mowers (e.g., a fixed or floating cutting deck(s) with limited adjustments). Incumbents will manually adjust blades for cutting height, prepare gasoline/oil mixtures for powered equipment, and clean and lubricate mowers. Incumbent will cut trees, using axes or chain saws. Other work situations may require Incumbents to wash buildings using a high-pressure sprayer; separate, stack, carry, and load/unload materials, supplies, and packages. Incumbent may lift and move very heavy furniture, equipment, supplies, etc., through confined spaces. Driving is required Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer # 21W49-A Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD4546-TA 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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Valid State Drivers License if required at time of selection.

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 SafetyUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWork 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: The Incumbents exert very heavy physical effort in operating large, riding mowers on grades and in areas with bushes, trees, and other visible obstacles that require significant maneuvering and lever control. Employees at this level frequently lift and move equipment and components weighing over 50 pounds. Work Environment: Incumbents frequently works outside in all kinds of weather, and inside in areas that may be dusty, drafty, and noisy. The equipment, tools, and tasks involved at this level frequently require extreme care and use of safety gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, or respirators to avoid severe injuries.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Terry Culhane
• Phone: 585-354-2401
• Email: [email protected]