Dayton VAMC is looking for a laborer for the purpose of performing a wide variety of general laboring duties in support of the grounds maintenance and beautification functions.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: mowing grass and clipping hedges, shrubs and other plants using hand or self-propelled mowing and clipping equipment. digging ditches, holes, and trenches using pick and shovel. filling and tamping earth. shoveling dirt and waste material into wheelbarrows or containers. loading and unloading trucks and other conveyances. removing snow and ice from steps, sidewalks, and building entrances using shovels, snow blowers, and power brooms. applying de-icing materials by hand or with spreaders as directed for ice control. performs other related work assignments as directed. Work Schedule: 0700-1530 Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD02373A Physical Requirements: The work requires heavy lifting, moderate to strenuous physical effort and prolonged standing and walking. The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to extreme temperature, dirt and dust. The incumbent may be required to work irregular hours.

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

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 Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428 US
• Name: Derek Fultz
• Email: [email protected]