This position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) at Central Texas Veterans Heath Care System (CTVHCS) in the Safety and Industrial Hygiene Service.

Duties

Incumbent collects and removes all carboard, batteries, plastics, metals, glass, wood pallets and other items for recycling. The incumbent will perform task involving maintenance and use of hand tools and powered equipment i.e., shredders, balers etc. and driving a pick-up truck or cart. Lifts and carries light to medium weight furniture and materials from one location to another as directed. Moves heavy cartons by hand truck, pallet, or dolly. Cleans areas where furniture, equipment and supplies have been removed. Wipes floors, walls, and picks up trash and papers. Incumbent helps coordinate and assists in flushing of water to include knowledge of program principles and procedures applicable to a wide range of duties in one or more program/functional areas. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0700 - 1530 Possible rotating weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD00669A

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 (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]