This position is located in the Construction Section of Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, a 1(c)-complexity hospital. The incumbent will serve as a general laborer assigned to the Construction Shop where they will assist journeyman carpenters.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to: Serve as a general laborer assigned to the Construction Shop where they will assist journeyman carpenters Loading and unloading furniture Assemble and disassemble furniture Clean, sweep, pick up, and organize work/storage space areas throughout Operate moving equipment (appliance dollies, flat carts, carpet dollies, etc.) Perform or assist with minor carpenter work on an as needed basis (hang signage, soap/paper towel/toilet paper dispensers, as well as assist with hanging art work, dry erase boards, bulletin boards, etc.) Relocate and/or move furniture and heavy equipment in and between buildings as required. In all cases, this will require some kind of outside work and ability to drive a vehicle Loads and unloads from trucks materials and equipment such as salt, fertilizer, furniture, and trash. Required to use forklifts for various operations. May clean other areas of the hospital such as attics, service rooms, or basement areas. Incumbent performs other labor type duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (MVO-Fork Lift Operator)/PD19010-A Physical Requirements: Required to do frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds, mowing on steep grades, and working from ladders while assisting in the removal of dead branches and pruning of trees. Occasional lifting of heavy objects weighing 50 pounds is required.

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: Drivers License: Applicants must have and maintain a current valid State Driver's License. Failure to maintain a current Driver's License will result in Termination of employment. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Carpentry/WoodworkingEye-Hand CoordinationHandle Weights and LoadsMechanicalUse Hand Tools - Machine ShopWork 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 Huntington VA Medical Center 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704 US
• Name: Samantha Robaina
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]