Summary This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6), at the Durham VA Health Care System (VAHCS) in Durham, North Carolina, within the Construction Day Crew Section of the Engineering Service. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor of the Construction Shop Supervisor of Chief of Engineering Service. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs various general laborer duties including but not limited to; demolition of walls, floors, ceilings and other building systems, loading and unloading of trucks, transporting and preparing new building materials for use in internal construction projects throughout the medical center. Utilizes hand and powered equipment such as dollies, material carts, and pallet jacks. Operates electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklifts capable of lifting loads weighing approximately 4,000 lbs. are used to move supplies and materials to load and unload tools and supplies from trucks (weighing up to 10,000 lbs.) and tractors with or without trailers. Sets up and maintains temporary construction areas in accordance with Infection Control guidelines to mitigate the spread of dust and debris. Routinely works with other tradesmen on the Construction Crew in performing tasks of various construction activities including carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical and pipefitting. Selects proper hand and power tools to effectively remove floors, walls and ceilings constructed of various building components such as block, brick, concrete, tile, sheetrock and metal stud framing. Inspects and maintains hand and power tools daily to identify and correct potential safety hazards. Routinely removes debris from buildings and grounds by using trucks with tow behind trailers, tractors and other specialized equipment. Operates a variety of specified powered and non-powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including but not limited to hand tools, pressure washers, drills, jackhammers, concrete saws, concrete mixers, earth compactors, tractors, trucks, forklifts and other motor vehicles. Regularly uses judgment and working knowledge of equipment and required safety precautions for proper operation according to manufacturer guidelines in order to prevent harmful situations that could result in personal injury or property damage. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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 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 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 (Screen-out) DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to routinely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs with little/no assistance, required to occasionally lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 80lbs with assistance. Also performs tasks and other strenuous laborer duties that require climbing ladders and considerable walking. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done primarily indoors but also involve outside work performed under various weather conditions and may frequently result in exposure to dirt and dust. This position is required to use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety regulations to protect themselves, the equipment and other employees. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Work Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Education Additional Information This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI. This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through [insert date]. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI. 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.
