The incumbent serves on a regular and recurring basis as a Working Leader over a group of Grounds Employees, Gardener, and (CWT) compensated work therapy patients engaged in general Ground Maintenance activities. In addition, relays instructions from his / her immediate supervisor to other workers and assures that work operations are completed in a timely and effective manner, to be determined by the supervisor.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Operate gasoline and or diesel powered heavy equipment wheeled or crawler type traction such as front end loaders, backhoes, Aerial Lifts that exceed 130', dump trucks, forklifts, all wheel and skid steer Bobcat's including any associated attachments and or accessories. Safely operate bull dozers, specialty tractors, rollers, ditching machines, scrapers, rubber tire tractors, and additional related construction and maintenance equipment. Uses and maintains hand tools and other various types of smaller equipment. Perform maintenance, such as daily inspections of the equipment being used. Replenishing fluids to proper levels, lubricating grease fittings, adjusting tire pressures, removing foreign obstacles, and making necessary daily adjustments. Keep daily routine maintenance logs and perform safety inspections on all equipment before operating. Perform preventive maintenance and servicing of all equipment assigned. Maintains records and documents of any deficiencies and reports them to the supervisor. Must maintain a valid Florida Drivers license. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (subject to change based on the weather and needs of the facility). Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Equipment Operator/PD02351A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/14/2024. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse 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: Heavy physical effort is required by the Incumbent as an Operator consistently reaching, bending, turning, use of hands, feet, arms, and legs to handle different sets of controls in order to operate the equipment and its attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment. The incumbent may be required to work in awkward or strained positions that require more effort. The operator may have to leave the equipment several times in doing certain tasks that may require the operator to climb in and out more than usual. This position requires many hours on your feet walking, standing, leaning, climbing, sitting, bending, stretching, and kneeling, carrying, climbing ladders, holding, and placing. Incumbent shall be able to execute work duties in weather conditions and at temperatures usually experienced in this geographic area.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33410 US
• Name: Kathryn Kaliszewski
• Phone: (610) 384-7711 X4664
• Email: [email protected]