The position is located at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) within Facilities Management Service, Roads and Grounds Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to perform a variety of exterior maintenance on the grounds of the facility.

Duties

The major duties include but are not limited to: Performs a variety of exterior maintenance on the grounds of the facility. Provides occasional assistance to plumbers, carpenters, and other tradesmen in routine tasks not requiring journeyman level knowledge or skills. In this regard the laborer may mix concrete or plaster. Transport materials to and from the job site and perform cleanup activities both during and following work. Break up pavement using jackhammers. Clear sidewalks using large, industrial-type, powered blowers. Perform grounds maintenance on grades or slopes. Dig ditches and trenches with picks and shovels where dirt is hard and compact. Operate large, industrial, walking-type power mowers (e.g., one or more cutting decks, mechanical controls, and attachable implements), aerators, dethatchers, and/or simple riding-type mowers for treating and trimming grass (e.g., a fixed or floating cutting deck(s) with limited adjustments). Manually adjust blades for cutting height, prepare gasoline/oil mixtures for powered equipment , and clean and lubricate mowers. Cut trees, using axes or chain saws. Wash buildings using a high-pressure sprayer; separate, stack, carry, and load/unload materials, supplies, and packages. Lift and move very heavy furniture, equipment, supplies, etc., through confined spaces. Cleans tools and equipment as well as work areas before, during, and after completion of alterations, repairs, and construction. Use powered equipment such as a weed eater, hedge trimmer, handsaw, and chainsaw. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD11225A Physical Requirements: Laborers exert very heavy physical effort daily doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 23 kilograms (50 pounds), walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, operating heavy power mowers on grades or pushing wheelbarrow with loads of rock or cement. Incumbent must be in adequate physical condition. Working Conditions: Laborers work inside and outside. When working outside, they are 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. They are frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes reaching over 100 degrees in the summer time, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt. They are exposed to the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts, and scrapes. Some exposure to contagious disease is possible in the handling of contaminated waste

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

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Tucson VA Medical Center 3601 South Sixth Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723 US
• Name: Jessica Burns
• Phone: 253-583-2546
• Email: [email protected]