About the Position: This position is located at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Fort Buchanan is located by Guaynabo City, Puerto Rico. It is near the capital of San Juan. Puerto Rico boasts fabulous ocean views, tropical weather, and lush green mountains. The island is approximately 100 miles by 35 miles and similar in size to Connecticut.

Duties

Assists with maintaining facilities of the schools. Demonstrates proper work methods to other laborers. Ensures materials, supplies and tools are available for work orders. Reports to supervisor on status and progress of work. Confirms tools are properly used and that safety equipment is used accordingly. Schedules work assignments and prepares work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• This position may include assignments to first or second shift.
• Must possess a valid Puerto Rico and Federal Government Drivers License and must be qualified to operate motor vehicles up to and including 2-1/2 ton capacity.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. 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) Laborer Leader To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: assisting with distributing work to others; confirming materials are available for work orders; and providing work status updates without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: The leader works both inside and outside of the school buildings and maintenance shop. The position requires considerable standing, stooping, walking, climbing on ladders and scaffolds which require him/her to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Arm work is considerable when washing walls, Venetian blinds, chalk boards, changing light fixtures and replacing ballasts. The leader is required to lift objects weighing between 50 and 100 pounds. Working Conditions:Some work at this position is done inside a maintenance shop where the leader is subject to cuts from hand or powered tools and fumes from lawn cutting equipment and cleaning materials. The leader frequently works outside in all types of weather including rain and extreme heat. He/she works on scaffolding and high ladders and rooftops when painting, changing electrical fixtures and cleaning walls and windows.

Contacts

• Address DoDEA Headquarters 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk