Laborer (Construction Crew)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Laborer in Engineering Service assigned to the Construction Crew.

Under the direct supervision of the Construction Crew Supervisor, the Laborer will perform general labor tasks such as demolishing walls, floors, ceilings and other building systems; loading and unloading trucks; and transporting and preparing new materials for use in internal construction projects throughout the medical center.

Qualifications

• Experience or evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position as described.
• Will be evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Volunteer work and related experience may be credited as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform general laborer duties including demolition of walls, floors, ceilings and other building systems.
• Load and unload trucks and transport materials for internal construction projects.
• Prepare new building materials and assist with construction activities under supervision.

Job description

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.

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 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.