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Job opening: Laborer

Salary: $21 - 25 per hour
Published at: Sep 06 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)

Duties

You will serve as a general labor worker performing a variety of project maintenance tasks which include: picnic table repair, installation of signs, painting, road repair, and repair of charcoal grills. Remove dead trees and brush from recreation areas. Use shovels to dig holes in the ground. Clean outdoor surfaces, such as tables and benches. Use a water hose and soap to wash vehicles. Use brooms, mops, and waxing applicants to clean floors. Follow verbal instructions to complete a job or task, such as gather supplies or tools as instructed or dispose of trash or debris as instructed. Follow written instructions for the proper use of hand tools and follow equipment and tool manuals or safety labels in order to understand safe use requirements. Operate a walking power or riding mower to mow grass and use mower safety procedures to avoid injury. Also operate string trimmers, power blowers, and chain saws. Use simple hand tools to complete jobs or tasks and use hand tools safety procedure to avoid injury. Perform heavy lifting in a safe manner to avoid a strained back to other injury. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather, outdoor hazards, and uneven terrain.
  • The incumbent may be subjected to the hazards associated with working in and around wooded areas, lakes and rivers. All safety rules and regulations must be followed during the performance of work and wear protective gear.
  • Requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • May be subject to a one year trial/probationary period.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017) Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision. Qualified applicants must show in their resume the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of a laborer to include tasks such as: washing vehicles, utilizing simple hand tools, and mowing grass using a power or riding mower. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job: Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order). Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints). Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment. Dexterity and Safety. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderately heavy physical effort is required in lifting and carrying objects weighing up to about 50 pounds and in pushing heavy furniture, loaded carts, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS: Some work is performed outside in all kinds of weather. Work is by nature dirty, dusty, and may requiring working around or with noisy equipment. Work around tools and equipment requires care and attention to safety practices prescribed, in order to avoid injury to self or others and/or damage to equipment. Work may be around water (lake/river).

Contacts

  • Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
  • Name: David Evinger
  • Phone: 267-284-6513
  • Email: [email protected]

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