Laborer

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Laborer ~ without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to operate various types of mowing equipment such as push mowers or zero turn mowers. Perform preventative maintenance such as checking fluid level, tightening loose equipment and adjusting proper heights. Trim grass around building, sidewalks or other edges that cant be reached by mowers, then use blowers to do clean up. Clean up grounds, building, and sidewalks of trash, vegetation, prune trees and bushes removing limbs using an All Material Transport to remove the material. Have the ability to use tools such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, power washers and digging tools such as shovels to dig ditches. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Work requires considerable standing, walking, bending, stooping, and other awkward and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, moves, and carries items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries heavier items. Frequently pushes heavy equipment and other material.
• Working Conditions: Works outside, exposed to hot and cold temperatures, bad weather, dirt, drafts, noise, grease, and fumes. Subject to minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, strains, insect bites and stings, and occasionally more serious injuries such as broken bones and severe cuts from flying debris or collisions. As required, uses safety equipment and clothing such as ear protectors, safety glasses, and shoes.