Laborer
What you'd do
The primary purpose of the position is to perform ground maintenance, landscaping, waste management, and related equipment operation/maintenance to ensure safe and attractive grounds and facilities.
Major duties
Include but are not limited to: Operate and control large, complex riding mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment. Possesses skills to appropriately deal with public, patients, and employees daily. Accommodates changes to transportation schedule daily needs should they arise. Ability to carry out assignments independently after initial instruction, consulting with supervisor for deviations or problems not covered by existing guidelines. Moves heavy equipment in hazardous terrain. Pressure washing and basic maintenance of small equipment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD06092A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/27/2026. 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: Physical effort and greater stamina required for extended operations of large movers and expected to lift over 50 pounds. The conditions often involve more frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, or moving heavy equipment in hazardous terrain.
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