Laborer (Recycling)

Laborer (Recycling)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Mayport, Florida

Salary Range: $18.89 - $18.89 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located within the Recycling Program Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station Mayport Jacksonville, Florida. The purpose of this position is to primarily perform manual labor duties in support of the Recycling Program.

Major Duties:

• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The incumbent will learn to segregate various paper products, i.e. cardboard, sorted office paper, newsprint, colored paper and various metal types, i.e. ferrous from non-ferrous, (aluminum from steel) and copper from brass. CuNi, bronze. The incumbent operates equipment such as cardboard balers, can crushers, drills, portable chop saws, and hand grinders. Incumbent may be trained to operate other equipment used in recycling center such as cutting torches and gasoline and/or diesel generators. The incumbent inspects recycling equipment for cleanliness and ensures all equipment is in good working order. The incumbent performs minor preventive maintenance as necessary on recycling equipment. Alerts the Recycling Manager of any needed repairs and their status The incumbent may operate various vehicles including cargo vans, stake bodied trucks, 6- and 15-thousand-pound forklifts, skid steer loaders, pick-up trucks with trailers and lift gates both on base and off base. Incumbent may operate weight-handling devices such as electric hand trucks or lifts, pallet jacks, and dollies to move very heavy loads. Significant manual skill may be required to load/unload very heavy items onto weight-handling devices. The incumbent is responsible for properly loading and securing any loads being moved both on and off base. The incumbent performs vehicle checks to include checking oil and water levels, air pressure in tires and keeping fuel levels attended to prior to operating. The incumbent will keep the vehicles clean and smoke free. Continual care and attention must be exercised to prevent accidents because of the nature of the duties involved. Incumbent must abide by all safety rules and regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment while working and operating equipment. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: The incumbent will have, or be capable of learning, basic operations of cardboard balers; can crushers, drills, portable chop saws, hand grinders and be able to learn how to operate other equipment if the need arises (cutting torches) and gasoline and/or diesel generators. The incumbent must be able to identify ferrous from non-ferrous metal and to sort each into similar piles for sales after initial training period. Must have a valid Florida drivers' license and be able to pass a motor vehicle operator's license pre-employment screening. Incumbent should be able to obtain a forklift license. Must be able to lift items weighing over 50 pounds and pass a pre-employment physical examination. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

How to Apply: To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account. Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume. Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department. Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/26/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12811732 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2026-01-26