Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

The incumbent will serve as a general laborer assigned to the Construction Shop where they will assist journeyman carpenters.

Primary Duties:

• The primary duties of the incumbent include but are not limited to:
  • Loading and unloading furniture
  • Assemble and disassemble furniture
  • Clean sweep pick up and organize work/storage space areas throughout
  • Operate moving equipment (appliance dollies flat carts carpet dollies etc.)
  • Perform or assist with minor carpenter work on an as needed basis (hang signage soap/paper towel/toilet paper dispensers as well as assist with hanging art work dry erase boards bulletin boards etc.)
• Incumbent will also relocate and/or move furniture and heavy equipment in and between buildings as all cases this will require some kind of outside work and ability to drive a vehicle.
• The incumbent loads and unloads from trucks materials and equipment such as salt fertilizer furniture and trash. Required to use forklifts for various operations. May clean other areas of the hospital such as attics service rooms or basement areas. Incumbent performs other labor type duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• The incumbent must have ability skill and knowledge required for safe operation and control of heavy power equipment as well as manual equipment like hand carts and dollies.
• Incumbent must have basic knowledge in the operation of basic hand tools to accomplish tasks or perform minor carpentry work. Equipment includes but is not limited to: drills hammers screwdrivers plyers tape measures etc. Incumbent should be able to recognize typical health and safety hazards.
• Incumbent must maintain a current valid drivers license as a key function of the position is to operate various types of government owned and leased vehicles. Incumbent will be driving passenger grade trucks such as a Dodge Ram or Ford F150/250. Specifically GVW < 10000 lbs.

Work Schedule: FT Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD19010A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• 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 Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/30/2026.

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. (Other Than 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Physical Effort:
The incumbent is required to do frequent walking standing pushing of carts and wheelbarrows bending stooping lifting and moving heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds mowing on steep grades and working from ladders while assisting in the removal of dead branches and pruning of trees. Occasional lifting of heavy objects weighing 50 pounds is required.
Working Conditions:
Work is done indoors or outdoors in garages attics sub-basements or Medical Center buildings. When working outside the incumbent is subject to discomfort from long periods in the hot sun mowing trimming etc. and extremely cold weather removing snow and ice from walks and parking lots. The incumbent is exposed to dirt dust mud and chemical sprays and dusts is required to wear protective clothing such as gloves safety shoes etc. The incumbent is exposed to minor injuries such as bruises cuts and scrapes in the use of all grounds equipment and must use all safety precautions in performing these tasks.