This position is located within the Sugarcane Production Research Unit, for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), in Canal Point, Florida. In this position, you will perform a wide range of duties necessary for the maintenance, appearance and safety considerations of building and grounds at the location. The work includes janitorial duties, facilities maintenance, laboratory clean up and general grounds keeping.

Duties

Responsible for general upkeep of landscape, such as cutting down small-medium sized trees, trimming hedges, watering grass, and weeding flower beds. Uses standard riding lawnmowers to mow approximately 17 acres on grades and slopes; Reads and uses manufacture manuals for operating electronic equipment. Pressure washes the exterior of buildings and large pieces of equipment, and washes unit vehicles. Cleans floors, empties waste receptacles, cleans and sanitizes rest rooms, offices, and laboratories. Operates large power equipment such as lawn mowers, jack hammers, tillers and chain saws. Performs maintenance repairs on heavy power equipment. Possesses knowledge of safety procedures when using electric powered equipment, household cleaning agents, and tools such as ladders.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 06/27/2024. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Laborerwithout more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort: Work requires some stretching, kneeling and bending to perform cleaning and lawn maintenance assignments. Some climbing of ladders is required to replace light bulbs and to clean windows. Requires frequently lifting and moving objects up to 50 lbs. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Work performed outdoors will involve subjection to wind, sun, and rain. Incumbent is exposed to cleaning materials (including chemicals), dust, dirt, and warm climate when working outdoors. Must use proper safety procedures when operating equipment that can cause serious injury to self and others.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 141 Experimental Station Road Stoneville, MS 38776 US
• Name: Robert Green
• Phone: (703) 259-9392
• Email: [email protected]