Laborer

Veterans Health Administration

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Laborer to perform a variety of duties in support of the Environmental Management Service at the Charleston location.

Responsibilities include operating heavy power equipment, landscaping tasks, and general warehousing duties under supervision. Candidates must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, work rotating shifts, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

Physically able to perform demanding labor tasks
Ability to follow oral or written instructions
Experience with basic hand tools preferred
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

Operate, control, and clean heavy power equipment
Perform landscaping and outside maintenance
Follow safety procedures and use PPE
Assist with inventory and transport of materials

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Hand tools

Lifting up to 100 lb

Outdoor/physical stamina

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Laborer provides services within the Environmental Management Service under the general supervisor of the Grounds Supervisor with the second-level direction provided by the Environmental Service Technician Supervisor. In this position, one performs various support duties, which involve trades, facilities, warehousing, and vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Operating, controlling, and cleaning heavy power equipment. Using skills for proper hand tools. Working knowledge of process involving several tasks, in restoring site to original conditions. Responsible for completing work after getting initial oral or written instructions. Compliance with instructions and proper performance.

Independently completing routine assignments in accordance with general policy, past practice, simple drawling, or specifications. Completing special projects accomplished with periodic review by the supervisor. Providing continued basis of lifting and carrying boxes and items that weight up to 80 pounds 100 pounds and greater with assistance. Lifting and carrying items and similar weights in cramped work areas. Standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring positions.

Digging ditches, mowing, shoveling snow and general landscaping. Preforming outside work under various weather conditions. Accomplishing work in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Performing while exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust and dirt. Performing with the known possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts, scrapes and more serious injuries.

Following proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, Mon-Fri 05:00 am-01:30pm Work schedule may be changed based on agency needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD10286A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $20.42 – $23.81/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.