Laborer.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) in the Quantico area seeks a Laborer to perform interior and exterior facilities maintenance, oversee landscaping tasks, and support event setup for athletic activities. The role involves operating heavy equipment and carrying out groundskeeping duties under supervision.

Applicants must meet federal requirements and be prepared for a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision.
• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting; and utilize landscaping equipment to maintain lawn and/or grounds.
• Experience with operating landscaping equipment to maintain lawn and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Removes garbage or debris from interior and exterior facilities.
• Maintains playgrounds, athletic fields, preparing fields for specific event, setting up and moving sports apparatus etc.
• Maintains school floors and/or exterior sidewalls.
• Operate heavy powered equipment to maintain landscaping duties.
• Utilize directions and sequences for tasks such as chemical application to lawn and ice during inclement weather.

Skills

Supervision

Interpreting Instructions

Tools & Equipment

Work Practices

Heavy Lifting

Job description

• Removes garbage or debris from interior and exterior facilities.
• Maintains playgrounds, athletic fields, preparing fields for specific event, setting up and moving sports apparatus etc.
• Maintains school floors and/or exterior sidewalls.
• Operate heavy powered equipment to maintain landscaping duties.
• Utilize directions and sequences for tasks such as chemical application to lawn and ice during inclement weather.

Duties

• Removes garbage or debris from interior and exterior facilities.
• Maintains playgrounds, athletic fields, preparing fields for specific event, setting up and moving sports apparatus etc.
• Maintains school floors and/or exterior sidewalls.
• Operate heavy powered equipment to maintain landscaping duties.
• Utilize directions and sequences for tasks such as chemical application to lawn and ice during inclement weather.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Work may be done on 1st or 2nd shift

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

U.S. Citizens

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.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

Ability to do the work of a(n) Laborer without more than normal supervision. Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, moping, or dusting; and utilize landscaping equipment to maintain lawn and/or grounds, cleaning tools, sharpening blades - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
• Physical Effort: Requires very heavy physical effort such as frequently lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds (moving, setting up and working from ladders and scaffolds).
• Working Condition: Works outside in all kinds of weather and inside in areas that may be dusty, dirty, noisy and have other adverse working conditions. The equipment, tools and tasks involved frequently require special care to avoid serious injuries. Occasionally, is exposed to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc. and to serious injuries (e.g., broken bones) from falls from ladders and scaffold

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary is based on the local prevailing rate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify [e-mail]
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.