Laborer (Construction Crew)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salisbury, NC seeks a Laborer on the Construction Crew to perform demolition of building components and assist with material handling across medical center construction projects.

Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs routinely, up to 80 lbs with assistance; work largely with carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical and pipefitting trades. Full-time schedule Mon-Thu 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience or training evidence showing ability to perform duties; passage quotes apply qualification standards.
• Screen-out element exists and evaluated; minimal qualification requirement needed.

Responsibilities

• Demolish walls, floors, ceilings and other building systems.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Transport and prepare new building materials for internal construction projects.
• Use hand and powered tools (dollies, carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, tractors) to load/unload tools and supplies.
• Set up and maintain temporary construction areas per Infection Control guidelines.
• Work with carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical and pipefitting trades.
• Select appropriate hand/power tools to remove components (block, brick, concrete, tile, sheetrock, metal studs).
• Inspect and maintain tools daily for safety hazards.
• Routinely remove debris from buildings/grounds using trucks, tractors and other equipment.
• Move office furniture/equipment as necessary to complete work.
• Attend to full-time schedule: Monday-Thursday 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm.
• Lift up to 50 lbs routinely; up to 80 lbs with assistance; climb ladders and walk considerable distances.

Job description

Summary

The position serves as the Laborer in Engineering Service assigned to the Construction Crew. Under the direct supervision of the Construction Crew Supervisor - Laborers performs various general laborer duties including but not limited to: demolition of walls - floors - ceilings and other building systems; loading and uploading trucks; transporting and preparing new building materials for use in internal construction projects throughout the medical center.

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) 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.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities include - but is not limited to: Demolition of walls - floors - ceilings and other building systems Loading and unloading trucks
• transporting and preparing new building materials for use in internal construction projects throughout the medical center Utilizes hand and powered equipment such as dollies - material carts - pallet jacks - fork lifts and tractors to load and unload tools and supplies from trucks
• Sets up and maintains temporary construction areas in accordance with Infection Control guidelines to mitigate the spread of dust and debris
• Routinely works with other tradesmen on the Construction Crew in performing tasks of various construction activities including carpentry - masonry - painting - electrical and pipefitting
• Selects proper hand and power tools to effectively remove floors - walls and ceilings constructed of various building components such as block - brick - concrete - tile - sheetrock and metal stud framing
• Inspects and maintains hand and power tools on a daily basis to identify and correct potential safety hazards
• Routinely removes debris from buildings and grounds by using pickup trucks with tow behind trailers - tractors and other specialized equipment
• Removes and stores office furniture and equipment as necessary to accomplish work
• Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday - Thursday 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Construction Crew)/PD01813A Physical Requirements: Required to routinely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs with little to no assistance - required to occasionally lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 80lbs with assistance
• Also performs tasks and other strenuous laborer duties that require climbing ladders and considerable walking.