Laborer

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/29/2024. 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 Preferred Experience: Experience with grounds maintenance and landscaping would be preferred. Commercial experience is preferred and residential experieince may be acceptable. Must have a valid drivers license. 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. Physical Requirements: Moderately heavy physical effort is required. Incumbent must possess the physical strength and ability to lift heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds, push and pull heavy carts on wheels, climbing into and out of vehicles and loading and unloading cargo. Incumbent must possess the strength and ability to operate and maintain vehicles, running power mowers on grades or pushing heavy wheelbarrow loads of fertilizer, etc. Working Conditions: Incumbent works primarily outside in all types of weather- and weather-related conditions. Incumbent must drive/operate equipment and move cargo in extreme weather conditions such as cold, heat, rain, snow, ice, etc. Continuous standing, walking, and lifting is required and will be exposed to possible bumps, bruises, and other injury from vehicles or equipment. Incumbent is required to wear appropriate safety equipment for the duties being performed.
This position is located within the Facilities Management Services Division of Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Prescott, AZ. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a laborer who will be routinely performing manual labor tasks involving use of common tools and simple power equipment (e.g., power lawnmowers, both push and riding, edgers, hedge clippers, weed eaters, blowers, etc.).