Summary This position serves as Laborer in Environmental Management Services (EMS). Under the direct supervision of Supervisory Environmental Care Specialist (ECS) and EMS supervisors as needed. The laborers perform a variety of duties including inventory, disassemble and reassemble furniture, moving furniture and equipment, installing equipment, transporting, and stocking supplies and equipment by hand and various moving devices. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Maintains service Safety Data Sheet binders, performing annual chemical inventories and ensuring SDS sheets are kept current. Follow federal, state and local codes concerning health, safety and the environment within the performance of his/her duties. Comply with health, safety and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Receives and shelves incoming supplies to ensure shelves are stocked in preparation for issuance. Cleans and organizes work and storage spaces. Maintaining an adequate level of stock items by initiating requisitions on a weekly and as needed basis. Reads simple instructions for assembly and moving any necessary heavy medical equipment. Follows instructions and follows through to completion with a minimal amount of supervision. Uses instructions to assemble, disassemble, and move furniture and equipment. Must be able to disassemble and reassemble furniture to be moved such as attaching returns to desks, overhead units to desks, etc. Install artwork, bulletin boards and dry erase boards. Equipment utilized include power drills, hammers, screw drivers, pliers, and other various tools. Operate moving equipment such as appliance dollies, flat carts, carpet dollies, power jacks and pallet jacks. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm (Subject to change based on the need) Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)/PD03280A Physical Requirements: Physical exertion in movements such as, but not limited to, handling supplies and furniture, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, walking, sitting, standing and moderate to heavy lifting. The movements are encountered in duties such as operating moving equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, dollies and pushing/pulling flat carts, pallet jacks, and power equipment. Total weight of pushing and pulling said items range from 25-100 lbs. Performs tasks and other strenuous laborer duties that require climbing ladders and considerable walking throughout the facility. Also working at a rapid pace for long periods. Working Conditions: Work is generally performed where temperatures and lighting are controlled and maintained; however, there are times when work is performed outside or in a warehouse moving and pulling furniture for deliveries. Mishandling of the equipment, tools, and tasks may result in serious injuries. Warehouse may be without air conditioning, which makes the environment uncomfortably warm or cold depending on the season. Environment outside includes driving along roads to transport furniture throughout various system locations and may encounter rain and other inclement weather factors. Must be able to perform duties in a very busy environment, working around delicate equipment without disturbing patients and staff. Required to use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety regulations to protect themselves and other employees. Required to be familiar with and observe all regulations governing the proper storage of all hazardous and inflammable supplies and special equipment to safeguard fellow workers from danger, and to properly protect and safeguard government property and buildings. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE").As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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. In 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that 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. 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 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
