Laborer

Full Job Description

Incumbent performs as a skilled laborer for construction projects performed under P&H (Purchase & Hire) Authority.

Incumbent will work with skilled journeymen from various trades in areas of construction and renovation. Position is Temporary, Time-Limited, Intermittent, and provides no benefits.

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 Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting 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.

Major Duties:

Major Duties include:Incumbent will be completing work involving demolition, construction, alterations, repair or modification of items and structures.

Incumbent of this position must be knowledgeable of Industry Standards, VA and manufacturer's specifications to correctly determine methods and specialized techniques for work performance.

Work performed will require moderate to heavy physical effort (i.e.

lifting and moving construction materials and supplies such as heavy plaster board, broken cement, steel/aluminum beams and studs, ladders, scaffolding, etc.).

Incumbent is subject to working from scaffolds, ladders and mechanical lifts.

Incumbent will be required to use common hand tools and, under the supervision of a journeyman level tradesman, simple power tools.

Incumbent must be skilled in the maintenance and use of tools and equipment used in the performance of assigned work.

The incumbent must have knowledge of infection control guidelines, procedures and abatement technology solutions for minimizing the spread of particulates generated during construction activities within a Health Care Facility.

The work requires continual care and attention to detail both to avoid accidents and to finish work properly.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0700 - 1530 Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD00000T Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position requires physical effort, continual standing, bending, stooping, lifting, sitting, and reaching.

The work also involves frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying items up to 20 pounds. There is occasional lifting up to 40-50 pounds. The work is performed indoors and outdoors.