Laborer

About the role

This position is located in the Environmental Management Service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The purpose of this position is to maintain the outdoor space of the Medical Center by ensuring that landscapes are orderly, trees are pruned, walkways are maintained, lawns are mowed, planting of seasonal flowers, and cleaning debris. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/13/2026. 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: 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Laborer exert very heavy physical effort such as frequent lifting and moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more (operating heavy power mowers on grades or pushing wheelbarrow loads of cement, furniture, sandbags, ice melt, office supplies etc.) Other physical effort regularly involves walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing for long periods of time, and pushing heavy items on carts or dollies. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors. While working outdoors the employee may be exposed to all kinds of weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, and cold. Indoors the employee may be exposed to drafts, noise, and dust. The work involves the chance of incurring serious injuries.

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