The incumbent will work in the Environmental Management Service, Grounds Maintenance shop as a Gardener/Laborer. Incumbent and crew are responsible for the care and upkeep of the 55 acre campus. Incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Grounds Shop Work Leader.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Cuts grass using walk behind mowers. Cuts and trims trees with chainsaws. Breaks up pavement and chips concrete using jack hammers. Mixes cement using large concrete mixers. Trims weeds using weed whackers. Edges sidewalks and drives using an edger. Compacts soil using gas operated tampers. Other duties consist of but not limited to are; digging trenches, loading and unloading, pressure washing, sweeping, cutting, pruning, blowing, vacuuming, hammering, and picking. Works together with a variety of trades such as Gardeners, Carpenters, and Masons. Work Schedule: 6:30am to 3:00pm; Monday - Friday. Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD06582A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: Requires frequent lifting and moving of equipment weighing over 50 pounds. Very heavy physical effort is required in operating large, riding mowers on grades and in areas with bushes, trees, and other visible obstacles that require significant maneuvering and level control. Works in all types of weather conditions. May be exposed to rain, extreme heat, sunny, cold and windy, dusty, dirt, sandy and muddy conditions. Working Conditions: The Laborer performs work in all types of weather conditions. Some lawn equipment may be open seated and the Laborer may be exposed to rain, extreme heat, sunny, cold and windy, dusty, dirt, sandy and muddy conditions. The Laborer will be required to protect self from these environments with protective clothing, such as rain suites, hats, coveralls, gloves, (PSE) personal safety equipment such as; safety glasses, goggles, hardhats, steel toe shoes, or whatever the situation calls for. Such hazards as tripping, burns, loud noises, falling, and rollovers do exist and could cause serious injury or death to self and others; the Laborer must adhere to all rules and regulations and promote safety during his/ her tour of duty.

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 SafetyPhysical Strength and AgilityUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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 James A Haley Veterans Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa, FL 33612 US
• Name: Michael Markham
• Phone: 254-661-3448
• Email: [email protected]