The Laborer performs various manual labor tasks that require heavy physical effort to maintain the grounds and facility in Facilities Management Service for the Jack C. Montgomery VAMC. The work includes operating large complex riding equipment, hydraulic and mechanical devices in areas that require constant attention to working space and environment.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following tasks: Maintaining grounds, maintenance on grades or slopes, using manual equipment to fill holes, rake leaves, or dig ditches. Operates of various controls and levers to maneuver equipment, and lift/lower, adjust, engage/disengage components or attached devices. Operates farm tractors/Kubotas with various attachments. Uses simple powered equipment such as push lawn mowers, blowers, edgers, trimmers, etc. to maintain grounds. Responsible for the entire job assigned to them with minimal instruction or supervisory input. Plans their work. Obtains assistance for lifting heavy objects and maintaining an understanding uses of the appropriate equipment or safety devices when lifting or moving very heavy objects. Uses safety equipment when needed or required. Performs a variety of lifting and moving moderately heavy objects such as furniture and equipment by hand, hand truck or dolly. Maintains consistent communication with their supervisor, and keep their supervisor advised of the operational status of all the equipment being used in completion of duties. Notifies supervisor of unusual, unexpected, and/ or safety related concerns as soon as possible. Work Schedule: M-F 700-1530 Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD13064A Physical Requirements: This position requires the incumbent to push and lift items weighing more than 100-lbs daily. These items will be lifted with the assistance from other co-workers. Most of the work required for this position involves twisting, climbing, crawling, lifting, bending, crouching, leaning, stretching, sitting, standing, stooping, and carrying up and down stairs and on irregular terrain in extreme temperatures from -20 degree wind chills to 120 degree heat index. Safety equipment is available and will be issued to the incumbent in order to minimize the possibility of injury. Working Conditions: A majority of the incumbent's work-related duties will be performed outside. The employee is subject to environmental discomforts including heat, rain, cold, mud, wind, dirt, and dust, wind chill factors down to -20 and heat indexes in excess of 120. Most work is performed on irregular terrain. The incumbents work is performed in areas where pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers have been applied. He/ She may be exposed to unpleasant odors and discarded bio waste including blood and human body parts. Personal protective equipment and safety equipment is available for the incumbent.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• 5 CFR 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies. (90 days)
• Subject to a pre-employment physical examination to demonstrate the ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee, OK 74401 US
• Name: VISN 19 HR Contact Center
• Phone: 719-227-4600
• Email: [email protected]