This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Salisbury VA Medical Center (VAMC), in North Carolina. The position serves as the Laborer in Facilities Management Services under the direct supervision of the Grounds Foreman.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Loading and unloading trucks; digging ditches; picking up trash, paper and cigarette butts from grounds, loading dock areas and work areas; raking leaves, pulling weeds, cleaning smoking areas, weed eating; blowing off entrances, sidewalks, pressure washing; and watering grass Operates a Toro workman like equipment; collecting containers of contaminated waste from various storage locations daily. Operates Toro Workman for general transportation of self and other laborers to and from various duty sites and to collect trash from various areas throughout the station Performs normal user preservation on Toro including fueling, washing, checking oil, fluid levels, and tire pressures Operates powered equipment including turf sweeper for leaf removal and a ride-on powered vacuum used to pick up trash Uses backpack and push type blower to clean streets, sidewalks, and roof areas. Operating specialized equipment to maintain grounds, especially in areas that require constant attention. Verifies patterns for grounds; assist with designing, laying sod, planting flowers, or shrubs, as allowed and requested by management Removes snow and ice from walks, steps, and parking areas with snow removal equipment of hand shoveling when required; Applies sand or ice melting materials to areas using hand or push-typing spreaders Operates other equipment including high pressure (3200 psi) washer to clean smoking shelters, entrances, buildings, equipment and other various areas. Occasionally operates electric and pneumatic jackhammers to remove concrete pads, floors, and sidewalks. Removes debris from grounds using wheelbarrows or carts Move furniture and office equipment as necessary to accomplish work. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 6:00am to 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD015430 Physical Requirements: The position exerts heavy physical laboring performing tasks such as lifting and moving heavy objects.

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: Follow Oral DirectionsUse 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 WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 US
• Name: April Hammond
• Phone: 2023822310
• Email: [email protected]