Laborer

Laborer

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Richmond, Virginia

Salary Range: $21.06 - $24.58 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position performs a variety of laborer duties such as setting up and arranging furniture; moving furniture, supplies, boxes, and construction materials; loading and unloading trucks; operating floor care equipment; and performing othercleaning and maintenance tasks. Performs general flooring maintenance, snow removal duties and other assigned projects within the Central Virginia Veterans Healthcare System (CVHCS).

Major Duties:

• The incumbent provides set-up and support for furniture relocation following maintenance activities. Sets up dining areas, meeting rooms, auditoriums, classrooms, etc., in various configurations following cleaning events. Collects all wet waste material from various locations within buildings and relines all wet waste containers and disposes of all wet waste materials. Cleans recycling containers as necessary. Operates gas or battery powered material handling equipment, carts, golf carts or similar vehicles for general transportation of self and other laborers to and from various duty sites to load, stack and collect waste and recycle material from various locations throughout the campus. Performs normal user preservation on mechanical carts including fueling, washing, and checking oil, fluid levels, and tire pressures. Operates powered equipment including motorized carts, riding floor scrubber/burnishers, power washers, snow blowers, salt spreaders, and a ride-on powered vacuum to pick up trash, debris, and cigarette butts. Performs duties and operates equipment in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations. Works with other employees performing various special project that require operating specialized equipment to maintain all types of installed facility flooring especially in areas that require constant attention. Uses weight-handling equipment including fork-lifts and pallet jacks and moves, supplies, equipment, and bulk items to and from a warehouse or staging area. Operates snow removal equipment to help remove snow and ice from entrances, walkways, steps, ramps and parking areas by hand shoveling when required. Applies sand or ice melting materials to areas using hand or push-type spreaders. Operates other equipment including high pressure (3200 psi) washer to clean entrances, buildings, equipment, and other various areas. Moves furniture and office equipment as necessary to accomplish work. Work Schedule: 3:30PM TO Midnight, Various Days Off Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD01449A Physical Requirements: This position exerts heavy physical laboring in performing tasks such as lifting and moving heavy objects, operating power equipment, pushing wheelbarrows and spreaders, shoveling and objects weighing over 50 pounds on a regular basis, and may move items that may weigh mroe than 80lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and climb in the performance of duties. Must be capable of operating powered equipment, move heavily loaded carts. Working Conditions: The incumbent's work is performed mainly indoors but occasionally outside in extremem heat, cold and rainy weather. Work is also performed in dirty, dusty and wet locations. The incumbent must observe all safety regulations to protect themselves and others. Personal protective equipment is used a safety measures for specific jobs and equipment.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.12/02/2025 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 Dexterity and Safety Handle Weights and Loads Operation of Equipment/Machinery Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work Teamwork 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.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/02/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12797614. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-02