This position is within the Maintenance Division of Facilities Engineering Service at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (MVAMC). Facilities Engineering involves the operation completion of equipment and facility maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, station level projects and development and project management of contracted construction projects. Facilities Engineering is responsible for grounds maintenance, to include lawns, landscaping, parking lots, roads and sidewalks.

Duties

Major duties listed but not limited to: Operates one or more motor vehicles including pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans and crew cab pickup trucks to pickup supplies, materials, or equipment and tools Moves furniture and equipment within the Medical Center, which frequently requires trips off-campus to other storage and operations facilities throughout the Minneapolis metropolitan area Performs labor intensive work which requires some degree of manual skill, called upon by prior work experience or training Operates heavy, powered and non-powered tools in a safe and appropriate manner based upon task or project needs. Examples of equipment used but not limited to: Air-hammer, drill, saw, ladder, scaffolding, rake, dirt/snow shovel, lawn edger, backpack leaf blower, lawn mower, snow thrower, powered sweeper, gas powered tamper, pruner, lopper, wheelbarrow, and string trimmer. Other tools not otherwise listed. Conducts vehicle and equipment safety checklist to assure proper/peak-performance level before operation. Moves furniture, files, supplies and materials to proper location by use of pallet-jack, hand truck, cart or manually. Snow shovels walks, steps, roadways and other areas as assigned Trims trees, bushes, and shrubs to cultivate, shape and make aesthetically pleasing. Loads and unloads trucks. Mows lawns, mulches or collects clippings Work Schedule: 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday (Work hours may be further discussed during interview) * This is a Term position - NTE 2 years (Not-to-Exceed 5/24/2025) Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer-Motor Vehicle Operator-TERM/PD60684-A Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit Status: Yes, AFGE The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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
• Must have a valid, state-issued driver's license

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 Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: Erica Aleman
• Phone: 612-467-5705
• Email: [email protected]