Laborer

Laborer

The Laborer works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor within the Engineering Service of the VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Responsibilities major duties include, but not limited to :

• Performs skilled tasks such as cultivation of flowers, shrubs and trees, sodding lawns
• Performs minor patching and crack sealing of pavements
• Performs minor painting and assists journeyman mechanics
• Collects trash around the facility and disposes of waste in the dumpster
• Performs oral and written work assignments provided by supervisor
• Performs daily schedule of assigned tasks
• Uses regular tools such as hand tools to complete tasks as assigned
• Operates tenant sweeper, water cart, pressure washers and water cart
• Ability to clean debris from the facility grounds, to include the roof
• Required to lift and move objects over 50 lbs and must understand proper safe body mechanics
• Understands OSHA PPE use and safe work practices
• Skill in the operation, control, and cleaning of heavy power equipment such as exterior vacuum cleaners, tenant drive sweeper, power vacuums, and pressure washers

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 7 : 00am - 15 : 30pm or 7 : 30am - 16 : 30pm

Position Description Title / PD# : Laborer / PD00052A

Physical Requirements : Must be in good health since much of the work involves heavy objects, extensive walking, kneeling, stooping, and bending. May be required to lift and move objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Working Conditions : Works in extreme temperatures (summer and winter outside conditions). Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt.

Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.