The Laborer provides services within the General Support Shop under the general supervisor of the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic with the second-level direction provided by the Maintenance Control Manager. In this position, one performs various support duties, which involve trades, facilities, warehousing, and vehicles.

Duties

This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) bargaining unit. Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Operating, controlling, and cleaning heavy power equipment. Using skills for proper hand tools. Working knowledge of process involving several tasks, in restoring site to original conditions. Responsible for completing work after getting initial oral or written instructions. Compliance with instructions and proper performance. Independently completing routine assignments in accordance with general policy, past practice, simple drawling, or specifications. Completing special projects accomplished with periodic review by the supervisor. Providing continued basis of lifting and carrying boxes and items that weight up to 80 pounds 100 pounds and greater with assistance. Lifting and carrying items and similar weights in cramped work areas. Standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring positions. Digging ditches, mowing, shoveling snow and general landscaping. Preforming outside work under various weather conditions. Accomplishing work in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Performing while exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust and dirt. Performing with the known possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts, scrapes and more serious injuries. Following proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (40hrs weekly), Tour Schedule TBD by Service after selection. Telework: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD10286A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Physical Requirements: Work requires extremely heavy physical effort on a continuous basis to lift and carry boxes and items that weigh up to 80 to 100 pounds and more with assistance, and to lift and carry items and similar weights in cramped work areas. Requires standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring positions. Uses heavy physical effort in digging ditches, mowing, shoveling snow and general landscaping.

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: Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work as Member of Team Without more than normal supervision Follow Oral Directions Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Stamina Physical Strength and Agility Experience includes loading/unloading, separating, stacking, and carrying materials, supplies, and packaging weighing from 40 to 100 pounds with assistance; lifting, moving/carrying heavy objects such as heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies; digging ditches, shoveling snow, and performing general duties assisting craft employees; perform operator maintenance, cleaning equipment, and assigned areas; and performing manual labor tasks related to trade or craft work, warehousing, and/or construction and maintenance activities. 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 Ralph H Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]