The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VJ-IA), at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (OLA) in the Environmental Management Service. The incumbent is a Journeyman Tractor Operator in the Grounds Maintenance Section.

Duties

The incumbent's duties and responsibilities are planned to accomplish Grounds Maintenance duties for either the West Los Angeles Campus (WLA), Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Clinic (LAACC) or the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Clinic (SACC). The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Tractor Operator for the unit. Operate farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds Operate field type four wheeled tractors, dump trucks and street sweepers with up to eight (8) forward gears Operate backhoes and/or skip loaders Operate a utility truck and extending boom assembly Operate a 1.5-3 ton truck Drive a four-wheel tractor with a four or five speed and a single hitch for towing trailers, generators, etc Operate towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls Operate equipment such as movers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes Install or attach various implements and manual operation controls on tractors Operate a 48" or 72" cut rotary mower Use hand and power tools and equipment to perform tasks such as: lawn edging, pruning, and trimming hedges, shrubs, and trees Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides per instructions Use hand and power operated garden tools and equipment such as edger's, saws, sweeper, hedge shears and trimmers, spreaders and sprayers Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Tractor Operator/PD11312A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/08/2023. 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: Motor VehiclesOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Use 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbent operates tractors in all types of terrain (steep and level) and along roadways. Incumbent must be able to do heavy strenuous lifting (50) pounds), stooping, bending, climbing and working in cramped positions. Incumbent mal(es more frequent arm and leg movements. Incumbent's work is performed in all types of weather 1101mally on flat and rolling terrain. He/she is subject to possible injury from equipment overturning. The incumbent's job assignment subjects him or her to various hazards, such as strains from lifting dangers involved in handling chemicals and other liquids, carrying furniture and appliances up and down stairs, is subject to the normal hazards of driving motor vehicles. He/she must also observe safe operational movement of the vehicles and equipment to avoid damage to buildings, trees, equipment operated, irrigation or other above and underground systems. He/she performs preventive maintenance on all equipment as assigned. He/she must be especially observant of pedestrians and patients. There is the possibility of severe injury if involved in collision with trucks/automobiles when operating on or near public roads. The incumbent is exposed to engine exhaust fumes, dust and grime, also grass and pollens and as such allergies may develop, or these conditions may aggravate existing allergies. He/she is also physically subjected to lifting and movement hazards.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 US
• Name: Milisa Beckley
• Email: [email protected]