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Laborer Leader

Department of Defense
Department of Defense Education Activity
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Summary

About the Position:

This position is located at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Fort Buchanan is located by Guaynabo City, Puerto Rico. It is near the capital of San Juan. Puerto Rico boasts fabulous ocean views, tropical weather, and lush green mountains. The island is approximately 100 miles by 35 miles and similar in size to Connecticut.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/09/2024 to 07/23/2024
Salary
$19.41 to - $22.65 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WL 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Buchanan, PR
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
NC7X241746394010D
Control number
798000900

Duties

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  • Assists with maintaining facilities of the schools.
  • Demonstrates proper work methods to other laborers.
  • Ensures materials, supplies and tools are available for work orders.
  • Reports to supervisor on status and progress of work.
  • Confirms tools are properly used and that safety equipment is used accordingly.
  • Schedules work assignments and prepares work orders and requisitions for cleaning supplies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • One year trial or probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
  • This position may include assignments to first or second shift.
  • Must possess a valid Puerto Rico and Federal Government Drivers License and must be qualified to operate motor vehicles up to and including 2-1/2 ton capacity.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. 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 Leader To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: assisting with distributing work to others; confirming materials are available for work orders; and providing work status updates without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Ability To Lead or Supervise
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • Physical Effort: The leader works both inside and outside of the school buildings and maintenance shop. The position requires considerable standing, stooping, walking, climbing on ladders and scaffolds which require him/her to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Arm work is considerable when washing walls, Venetian blinds, chalk boards, changing light fixtures and replacing ballasts. The leader is required to lift objects weighing between 50 and 100 pounds.
  • Working Conditions:Some work at this position is done inside a maintenance shop where the leader is subject to cuts from hand or powered tools and fumes from lawn cutting equipment and cleaning materials. The leader frequently works outside in all types of weather including rain and extreme heat. He/she works on scaffolding and high ladders and rooftops when painting, changing electrical fixtures and cleaning walls and windows.

Additional information

  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Salary is based on the local prevailing rate.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton ra@dodea.edu
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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