This Engineering Equipment Operator Leader position is in Facility Management at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Togus location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.

Duties

This Engineering Equipment Operator Leader position performs as a Work Leader for the Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, Gardener and Laborer employees and compensated work therapy workers in the day-to-day operations for the department. Duties include, but are not limited to: Operates a wide variety of VA owned heavy and light mobile equipment such as a 924G Front End Loader, 930G Front End Loader, 120M Grader, 6400 John Deere Tractor, 410 John Deere Backhoe, 4060 Kubota Tractor, 3060 Kubota Tractor, 226B Skid Steer Cat, 72" Zero Turns Mowers JD, Forklifts, 60 Feet Manlift, UTV Kubota's, John Deere Gators, Dump Truck, Trash Truck, Box Truck. Perform minor repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components, ex, wiper blades, mower belts, tire replacements, blade changes, putting plows on equipment, etc. Operate the above vehicles which have a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds up to 32,000 pounds. Some vehicles are equipped with air brakes. Vehicles are operated over uneven terrain, over improved/unimproved roads. Perform as a Lead for the Grounds Department and will assist with the operations of the Grounds Department. Responsible to ensure that all Grounds staff are trained on all equipment that they use in day-to day operations. Relay instructions from the supervisor to all staff and assign tasks as appropriate and ensure that instructions are understood and will report back to the supervisor when tasks are complete. Perform temporary supervisory responsibilities as assigned during those periods when the Engineering Equipment Operator Foreman is not present, available, or on duty. Perform lawn care and snow removal as required. Work along with other workers and set the pace, demonstrating proper work methods to achieve the assignment in a safe and efficient manner. Operate all facility owned or rental equipment to perform such functions as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, snow, and other materials. Work Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Engineering Equipment Operator Leader/PD 03728-0 Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: Not Authorized Telework/Virtual/Remote Work: Not authorized Relocation or Travel Incentives: Not authorized Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure: Not required Notifications: This position is in an AFGE Bargaining Unit position. This position is in the Competitive Service. Veterans' preference does not apply Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Driver's License: A current, valid, state issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid-state issued Driver's License.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/29/2024. 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: Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)Ability to Lead or SuperviseAbility to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and DependabilityWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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: This position requires moderate to heavy physical effort with reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate different controls on various types of equipment. Work requires frequent bending stooping, kneeling, walking and exposure to constant vibrations and jolting caused by movement of equipment over uneven and rough terrain and running of other power tools. Position may require lifting and moving weight exceeding 50 pounds with or without assistance The employee will frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. The incumbent is sometimes required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. Incumbent will exert moderate physical effort in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads. Working Conditions: This position is a working leader that leads Grounds staff under his/her control as well as performs Grounds duties when not leading or operating equipment. Must be able to work under pressure and exercise flexibility in changing one type of work to another with only short notice to meet emergencies and deadlines without undue interruption of routine. Obtaining needed information from the Supervisor to be able to change projects requested of the facility by maintaining sufficient amounts of materials in stock. Incumbent may be required to work any established tour of duty as deemed necessary for the function of the operation. The incumbent is subject to call back during operation. The incumbent will work both inside and outside. When inside, the incumbent is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which is difficult to talk above. Employee may be exposed to noise levels exceeding 85dBA for up to eight (8) hours per day. This exposure may adversely affect hearing. Wearing of hearing protection that will contain the noise level of 85dBA or below is mandatory while operating equipment. While wearing hearing protection devices, the employee must still be able to hear at a level to perform duties in a safe manner. When outside the incumbent will work in bad weather, in mud or snow, and in wet or icy areas. Both inside and outside, workers are exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, grease, heat, and fumes.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Togus VA Medical Center 1 VA Center Augusta, ME 04330 US
• Name: Donna Davies
• Phone: (603) 624-4366 X5077
• Email: [email protected]