About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

Duties

Operates gasoline, diesel, battery, or gas-electric powered landscaping machines. Performs basic maintenance on equipment. Uses different attachments for mower or tractor such as a sweeper or plow for clearing public walking surfaces. Clears walking surfaces in winter using a blower and/or shovel as needed. Salts walkways and staircases as needed. Operates hand-held tools, such as a string trimmer, backpack blower, chain saw and edgers.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Position requires work to be performed outside, occasionally in inclement weather.
• Position is weather essential.
• Position requires Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Tractor Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Such as, operate various types of lawnmowers to mow and trim areas; utilize tractor attachments to sweep and/or salt walking surfaces; and operating hand-held power tools such as, a string trimmer, backpack blower or edger. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Tractor OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Continuous arm movement is required to operate mower and string trimmers. May be required to maneuver mower over obstructions such as sidewalks and curbing. May be subject to frequent walking and pushing of equipment. Required to frequently, lift weight up to 50 pounds. Needs to be able to be on their feet working for a full day work. Work Conditions: Work is performed outside, occasionally in bad weather. Operator is constantly exposed to unpleasant noise levels, and vibrations and jolting caused by the mower. Work often exposes operator to extreme temperatures of heat due to long periods in the sum since mower is usually operated in open areas. Operator sits for very long periods of time. Incumbent may be exposed to dust from fertilizers used in work areas. Required to wear appropriated safety gear. Needs to be able to work on hillsides and on unleveled terrain.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BR-APF-W6BMAA US ARMY GARRISON WEST POINT DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk