Laborer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service in Waco, Texas, seeks a Laborer to support maintenance operations. You will perform ground maintenance and related facility tasks under the supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor.

Work in outdoor/indoor environments with heavy physical demands, operating equipment and assisting with loading, unloading, and various upkeep duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Break up pavement using jackhammers and clear sidewalks.
• Operate large walking-type and simple riding-type mowers with limited adjustments.
• Load/unload materials, supplies, and packages; move heavy furniture and equipment.
• Assist driver with loading/unloading, backing up, and turning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Summary

This position is located at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System - Engineering Service - Waco - Texas. The incumbent of this position is under direct supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor.

Qualifications

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) Reliability And Dependability Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.

Duties

• Major Duties include - but not limited to: Break up pavement using jackhammers and clear sidewalks using large - industrial-type - powered snow blowers Performs ground maintenance on grades or slopes
• digs ditches and trenches with picks and shovels where dirt is hard and compact Operate large - industrial walking-type mowers and simple riding-type mowers with limited adjustments Manually adjusts blades for cutting height - prepares gasoline/oil mixtures for powered equipment - and cleans and lubricates mowers Cut trees using axes or chain saws Wash buildings using a high-pressure sprayer Separate - stack - carry and load/unload materials - supplies - and packages Move very heavy furniture - equipment - supplies - etc. - through confined spaces Stripe parking lots - utilizing gasoline-powered striping machine Helps the laundry truck driver in loading and unloading heavy hand trucks of linen for transportation to and from the laundry Loads bags of dirty laundry into hand trucks for transportation to a motor truck equipped with hydraulic tail lift Assist driver in positioning the truck by standing on ground and directing the driver to back-up and make turns Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD01358A Physical Requirements: The work requires very heavy physical effort to lift and move objects over 50 pounds
• Other physical requirements include: the ability to push and pull
• reaching above shoulders
• walking
• standing
• crawling
• kneeling
• bending
• climbing
• use of both legs and arms
• operation of crane - truck - tractor - or motor vehicle
• far vision correctible to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other
• depth perception
• ability to distinguish color shades
• hearing (aid permitted) Environmental Factors: Work is performed outside and inside - excessive heat - excessive cold - excessive humidity - excessive dampness or chilling - dry atmospheric conditions - excessive noise - intermittent - constant noise - dust - silica - asbestos - etc. - fumes - smoke - or gases - solvents (degreasing agents) - grease and oils - radiant energy - electrical energy - slippery or uneven walking surfaces - working around machinery with moving parts - working around moving objects or vehicles - working on ladders or scaffolding - working below ground - unusual fatigue factors - working with hands in water - explosives - vibration - working closely with others - working alone and protracted or irregular hours of work