The incumbent serves as the working leader of the Grounds and Transportation shop within the Engineering Maintenance and Operations section of Facilities Management Service Line (FMSL). The position supports the delivery of quality health care by assuring an attractive and orderly landscape cost-effectively by assisting in the planning and day-to-day use of resources such as workers, equipment, materials, and tools. In the absence of the supervisor, the work leader assumes.

Duties

Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led; Seeing to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Responsible for the proper fertilization of grassy areas, trees, shrubs, and flowers; knowing the correct type of fertilizer, and the proper intervals of application. The lead man will also have a working knowledge of the campus irrigation system. Will be able to troubleshoot irrigation leaks and make minor repairs to valves and sprinkler heads. Leads or performs digging of water and gas mains, moving of heavy equipment and supplies, demolition work, etc. Leadership responsibility for the proper preparation of shrub and flower beds and tree planting and gives direction on proper ways to plant. Position calculates quantities of plants, shrubs, trees, seeds, fertilizers, chemicals, and other material, and determines quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer, etc. needed for specific areas. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the agency) Position Description Title/PD#: Gardener (Tractor Operator) Leader/PD040910 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/14/2024. 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 that 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: Ability to Supervise through Subordinate SupervisorsEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentUse of Measuring Instruments 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: Tasks are physically strenuous and frequently require heavy lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling items that weigh up to 50 pounds. Works from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms and where surfaces are to be coated, or parts of systems being worked on are cramped or hard to reach. The incumbent's duties may require standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and/or working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 US
• Name: Terry Washington
• Phone: 713-855-3179
• Email: [email protected]