SUMMARY

The Laborer position is located within the Engineering Service assigned to the Construction Crew at the Salisbury VA Medical Center, in Salisbury, North Carolina.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

DUTIES

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Demolition of walls, floors, ceilings and other building systems
• Loading and unloading 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, pallet jacks, fork lifts and tractors to load and unload tools and supplies from trucks.
• 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 on a daily basis to identify and correct potential safety hazards.
• Routinely removes debris from buildings and grounds by using pickup trucks with tow behind trailers, tractors and other specialized equipment.
• Removes and stores office furniture and equipment as necessary to accomplish work.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Thursday 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD01813A
Physical Requirements: Required to routinely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs with little to 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.
Physical Requirements: 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. Required to use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety regulations to protect themselves and other employees.

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 Practice