Serve as a Laborer in the Corporate Services Division at DeCA Headquarters (HQ) & Support Center. Performs a variety of work including operating vehicles up to a 5-ton truck, grounds maintenance, operates small engine/equipment up to a 25 HP tractor, and assist the higher graded Maintenance Workers (Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO)) by providing labor support in the following areas: painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing.

Duties

Perform grounds maintenance to include yard care, tree pruning, snow removal and care of flowers and shrubs. Perform minor plumbing and fixtures repairs such as sinks, faucets, commodes, urinals, showers and garbage disposals. Inspect and perform building maintenance including minor carpentry and painting. Load and unload heavy boxes, bulky supplies and materials to and from the truck or dollies. Operates MHE such as electric and manual pallet jack to move, stack and unstack, load and unload materials in and about the warehouse, storage areas, loading dock, and on and off DeCA owned and General Services Administration (GSA) vehicles. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.
• Drivers License: Requires the ability to obtain and maintain required operators licenses to operate a forklift, including a state drivers license.

Qualifications

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured. Examples of qualifying experience: Applying State and local safety rules and regulations while driving and operating a 5-ton truck over all types of roads in all types of road conditions. Ensuring the maximum weight allowable for the vehicle is not exceeded. Using power and hand tools to perform routine carpentry, plumbing, electrical and ground maintenance tasks. Operating pallet jack to move, stack and un stack, load and unload materials. Performing general labor duties such as moving furniture and office equipment, housekeeping, setting up conference rooms and inspecting buildings for preventative maintenance. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: Requires a full range of motion including standing, stooping, crawling, kneeling, climbing, walking and working for prolonged periods in uncomfortable or tiring positions, Requires that you have the ability to lift and carry material weighting up-to 40 lbs. and anything over 40 lbs. with assistance. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate what you can do against what the work requires (job element method). This job has one critical element, called the screen-out element (SOE). The SOE addresses the critical knowledge, skill, and abilities essential to satisfactory job performance. Applicants who clearly fail to meet the lowest acceptable requirement in the SOE are rated ineligible and receive no further consideration. The job elements for this job are: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More than Normal Supervision Facilities Operations and Maintenance Motorized Vehicle Use and Maintenance Tools and Equipment Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads (or the equivalent), and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Work is performed inside and out during temperature extremes associated with the season and in unpleasant weather elements and working conditions. Proper protection against extreme cold and dampness outside is possible using proper clothing. The nature of the work exposes the incumbent to cuts, abrasions, bruises, shocks, and mashed fingers. Work requires moderate to arduous tasks. The tools, equipment, and heavy objects involved occasionally present a chance of serious injury if good safety precautions are not exercised. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]