Summary 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. 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. 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 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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: 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. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. 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.
