Assists in upkeep of grounds, i.e. grass cutting, gardening, edging lawns, pruning, trimming trees and shrubs, landscaping, weeding, mulching, picks up fallen limbs, collects garbage and trash, picking up and loading on truck from several locations throughout Medical Center grounds.

Duties

The duties of the Laborer includes but is not limited to: Moves furniture and office equipment to various locations. Operates gasoline and diesel farm-type tractors and mowers with either towed or mounted auxiliary equipment. Uses rakes, shovels, hand trucks, brooms, mowers, shears, leaf blowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, edgers, and other powered and non-powered tools or equipment. Operates a government pickup truck to move material, equipment, trash, etc., at the Medical Center Performs other duties such as cleaning gutters, installing street signs, and window washing. Assists with excavating for new or broken pipes and sidewalks. Uses shovel and hoe to mix cement/mortar. Performs repairs on cracks in walks, roads, driveways, and parking lots. Assists painters with painting of curbs and with parking lot striping. Prepares surface areas by brushing and scraping off paint, setting and arranging plastic sheeting to collect paint chips, using pressure washers to remove loose paint and/or clean building exteriors, preparation and labeling of manhole covers, etc. Other tasks as required. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD91125X Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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. Applicants must receive a minimum of two points on the below screen-out element to be deemed eligible for consideration. Ability To Do the Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision - General landscaping (i.e. mowing, trimming, weed eating, etc.). SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. This position requires the applicant to possess a current and unexpired State issued motor vehicle's license. The applicant must: Possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, Have a safe driving record, and Demonstrate that they are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. JOB ELEMENTS. The below job elements (skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics considered necessary for success on the job) are approved by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for individual occupations as well as for jobs having common requirements. Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than 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. Note: Your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide. If you do not clearly document your experience in your resume, you will be rated ineligible. Physical Requirements: Exerts very heavy physical effort in operating equipment controls and performing tasks that require frequent lifting, bending and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds. Requires constant arm and leg movement, manual dexterity, and coordination of hands and feet to operate controls and drive vehicles. Operates trucks, tractors, engineering equipment, and lawn mowing and snow removal equipment and other motor vehicles that require constant alertness. Works from ladders, lifts and high places, crawl in close spaces, shovel snow, lift bags of salt, carry stretchers, push and pull equipment. May be asked to work extended hours due to inclement weather conditions. Working Conditions: Work may be performed outdoors, but typically not in inclement weather. Indoors, may be exposed to drafts, noise, dust, and direct. May be required to stand for longer periods on concrete floors. Chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts and scrapes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Northern Indiana HCS 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN 46953 US
• Name: Henry Chen
• Phone: 646-469-5108
• Email: [email protected]