Laborer NA-02

U.S. Army; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army seeks a laborer for physical fitness facilities in Ozark, Alabama. Responsibilities include maintaining the grounds, operating power equipment, and ensuring cleanliness of facilities. Candidates should have at least three months of labor experience and possess the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including potential shifts during weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Three months of laboring experience required.
• Ability to follow instructions for multiple tasks without supervision.
• Must be able to operate and maintain power equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, lay sod, weed flowerbeds, and trim walkways.
• Load and unload materials and move items using equipment.
• Clean carpets, rugs, and floors using industrial equipment.

Skills

Manual skill

Ability to operate power equipment

Carrying moderate to heavy objects

Tools

Lawn mowers

Leaf blowers

Edgers and trimmers

Scrubbers and buffers

Steam cleaners and vacuums

Job description

This position is located at Physical Fitness Facilities. Incumbents for these vacancies can be assigned to the Andrews Avenue or Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Facility.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

1. Mow grass, lay sod, weed flowerbeds, trim and edge walkways and lawns. Prune shrubs and trees; apply fertilizer, water plants, clean out drainage ditches, shovel snow from walks and driveways.
2. Load and unload conveyances; move materials using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies; stack and arrange supplies for storage; collect refuse and recyclable materials.
3. Dig, fill and tamp soil and gravel in earth excavations; level ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake.
4. Clean rugs and drapes. Clean, wax and polish floors using heavy industrial-powered equipment. Adjust, clean, oil and change attachments on machines. Wash and replace room fixtures using ladders and scaffolds.
5. Use chemicals and cleaning solutions. Maintain stock of cleaning materials and implement used. Notify supervisor when additional materials are needed.
6. Move heavy items of furniture and office equipment as required.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Must attend Team Member Orientation within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
• This is a flexible position. Flexible positions have no guaranteed hours. A flexible employee serves in a continuing position on a scheduled or as needed basis.
• Must be available to work varying and/or rotating shifts to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays and events.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry moderate to heavy objects up to 50 pounds with assistance. Must also be able to actively bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions.
• Required to stand, walk, bend and kneel for lengthy periods of time.

Qualifications

1. Three (3) months of laboring experience required.

2. Must have the ability to use, control and clean tools and power equipment used, and ability to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps without constant supervision.

*This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.*

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE: Manual skill to lift and move moderately heavy objects. Skill and knowledge to safely operate simple power equipment and hand tools (lawn mowers, leaf blowers, edges and trimmers, scrubbers and buffers, steam cleaners and vacuums). A basic knowledge is required of routine maintenance procedures for power equipment.

Best Qualified Criteria: Possess 6 months lawn maintenance experience.

**Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and best qualifying criteria will be referred to the selecting official first. To be evaluated as best qualified candidate, your resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the best qualified criteria above. Remaining applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.**