Laborer

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) within Facilities Management Service, Roads and Grounds Unit is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of exterior maintenance on the grounds of the facility. The role supports safety, cleanliness, and functional outdoor infrastructure.

The position emphasizes following instructions, operating tools and equipment, and working with minimal supervision. Qualification review follows OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Qualifications

• Dexterity and safety are essential for outdoor maintenance work.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications.
• Skill in using and maintaining hand and power tools.
• Capable of working without close supervision.
• Good work practices and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform exterior maintenance on the grounds of the facility.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and tools.
• Follow safety procedures and instructions with minimal supervision.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Use and Maintain Tools

Without more than normal supervision

Work Practices

Job description

The position is located at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) within Facilities Management Service, Roads and Grounds Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to perform a variety of exterior maintenance on the grounds of the facility.

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 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.