Laborer

US Department of War Education Activity; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of War Education Activity seeks a Laborer to perform cleaning and grounds maintenance at the Quantico, VA site. Candidates must be able to work with minimal supervision and handle physical tasks in various conditions.

The role requires routine cleaning, use of landscaping tools, and adherence to safety practices in outdoor and indoor environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, moping, or dusting.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions related to mobile equipment operation.
• Ability to use and maintain common tools and equipment.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting.
• Utilize landscaping equipment to maintain lawn and grounds.
• Work outdoors in all kinds of weather and in dusty/noisy areas.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position

Interpret Instructions/Specifications

Tools and Equipment Maintenance

Work Practices: Neat & Organized

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in Quantico, VA.

All candidates should reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community. (5 CFR 575.203) 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