Laborer - Philadelphia, United States - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

You will serve as a general labor worker performing a variety of project maintenance tasks which include: picnic table repair, installation of signs, painting, road repair, and repair of charcoal grills.
Remove dead trees and brush from recreation areas. Use shovels to dig holes in the ground.
Clean outdoor surfaces, such as tables and benches. Use a water hose and soap to wash vehicles.
Use brooms, mops, and waxing applicants to clean floors.
Follow verbal instructions to complete a job or task, such as gather supplies or tools as instructed or dispose of trash or debris as instructed.
Follow written instructions for the proper use of hand tools and follow equipment and tool manuals or safety labels in order to understand safe use requirements.
Operate a walking power or riding mower to mow grass and use mower safety procedures to avoid injury. Also operate string trimmers, power blowers, and chain saws.
Use simple hand tools to complete jobs or tasks and use hand tools safety procedure to avoid injury.
Perform heavy lifting in a safe manner to avoid a strained back to other injury.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must abide by safety rules and wear protective equipment/gear.
This position may require you to work in inclement weather.
Requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications:

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)
*****Who May Apply: US Citizens

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision.

Qualified applicants must show in their resume the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of a laborer to include tasks such as:
washing vehicles, utilizing simple hand tools, and mowing grass using a power or riding mower. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job:
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order).
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).
Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment.
Dexterity and Safety.

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PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Moderately heavy physical effort is required in lifting and carrying objects weighing up to about 50 pounds and in pushing heavy furniture, loaded carts, etc.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some work is performed outside in all kinds of weather. Work is by nature dirty, dusty, and may requiring working around or with noisy equipment.

Work around tools and equipment requires care and attention to safety practices prescribed, in order to avoid injury to self or others and/or damage to equipment.

Work may be around water (lake/river/canal).

Education:

Education generally not required.

Additional information:

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This is a Direct Hire solicitation

This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017):
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Program (CP) 2
Installation Management position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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.

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lo