Laborer

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laborer position in the Grounds Shop at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL requires performing skilled manual labor with substantial physical effort. The role emphasizes safety, the use of tools and equipment, and adherence to established procedures.

Applicants are evaluated according to federal wage standards, with the qualification screen-out element serving as an initial gate to determine eligibility for further rating.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties.
• Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled manual labor tasks requiring significant physical effort and muscular exertion.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.
• Follow instructions and comply with safety and work practices.

Job description

This position serves as a Laborer assigned to the Grounds Shop in the Maintenance and Repair Section at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The primary responsibilities involve performing skilled manual labor tasks requiring significant physical effort and muscular exertion. Equipment characteristics include single function performance, and components that are independently controlled through various hydraulic or mechanical equipment.

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 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 Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work 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.