Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

This position is located at the Wilmington VA Medical Center and is under the direct supervision of the Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor. The Laborer is an integral part of the Grounds/Garage Section of Facilities Management Service. The medical center facility consists of 12 buildings/structures having approximately 540,000 square feet of building/structure space, and 32 acres of property.

EDUCATION: This job does not have an education qualification requirement. RESPONSIBILITIES: MAJOR DUTIES

Campus Grounds Maintenance

Performs daily policing of the grounds, empties trash cans outside of the buildings (including parking lots/garage) and cleans under and around refuse dumpsters. Cleans window wells and storm sewers and picks up and disposes of rubbish and trash utilizing the off-road vehicle, 1- ton pick-up trucks and/or dump truck. Use pressure washer to clean side walls, walkways, pavilion, and equipment. Also perform minor vehicle maintenance such as wash, vacuum, fuel, and the occasional delivery and pick up of supplies and medicines. During the winter season, responsible for snow removal. Includes operation of 1-ton pick-up trucks, John Deere gator, John Deere tracker, Ventrex, dump truck and walk behind spreaders for the snow removal and spreading of salt. Also, manually shovels sidewalks and entry ways and then spreads salt. During the fall season, removes fallen leaves, twigs and branches by bagging or disposing to designated areas. In addition, utilizes a dump truck and street vacuum to pick up and dispose of leaves.

Landscaping Equipment Maintenance and Operation

Operate various gasoline powered equipment and assorted hand tools for the purpose of grounds keeping. Included are weed eaters, chain saws, leaf blower, power washer and tree trimming equipment. Perform maintenance on equipment operated (e.g., replacing air filters and changing oil, etc.). Digs ditches and trenches with a pick and shovel, does grading and sloping, applies hot and cold patch asphalt when filling in holes in roadways. Performs planting, cultivating, feeding, weeding, trimming, and watering flowers and trees. Removes diseased or damaged trees, including root removal. Also, responsible for spreading mulch and/or stone, and installing lawn edging, as assigned.

Recycling

Performs recycling duties, collect cardboard throughout the facility. Breaks down cardboard boxes and a low-profile vertical baler to bail cardboard for recycling. Also, responsible for collecting other recycling items throughout the facilities (plastic bottles, batteries, wires, etc.). Complies with all safety regulations to avoid injury.

Must Possess a valid state Driver License

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD023340

Physical Requirements : You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. 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:

Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

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. SALARY: QuantitativeValue EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Other