Laborer

Summary The Laborer provides services within the Environmental Management Service under the general supervisor of the Grounds Supervisor with the second-level direction provided by the Environmental Service Technician Supervisor. In this position, one performs various support duties, which involve trades, facilities, warehousing, and vehicles. Duties Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Operating, controlling, and cleaning heavy power equipment. Using skills for proper hand tools. Working knowledge of process involving several tasks, in restoring site to original conditions. Responsible for completing work after getting initial oral or written instructions. Compliance with instructions and proper performance. Independently completing routine assignments in accordance with general policy, past practice, simple drawling, or specifications. Completing special projects accomplished with periodic review by the supervisor. Providing continued basis of lifting and carrying boxes and items that weight up to 80 pounds 100 pounds and greater with assistance. Lifting and carrying items and similar weights in cramped work areas. Standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring positions. Digging ditches, mowing, shoveling snow and general landscaping. Preforming outside work under various weather conditions. Accomplishing work in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Performing while exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust and dirt. Performing with the known possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts, scrapes and more serious injuries. Following proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, 7:00am to 3:30pm, 3:30pm to 12:00am & 11:00pm to 7:00am, including weekends and holidays. Work schedule may be changed based on agency needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD10286A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/14/2026. 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: Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Stamina Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: Work requires extremely heavy physical effort on a continuous basis to lift and carry boxes and items that weigh up to 80 to 100 pounds and more with assistance, and to lift and carry items and similar weights in cramped work areas. Requires standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring positions. Uses heavy physical effort in digging ditches, mowing, shoveling snow and general landscaping. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.