Laborer II

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee – Department of Energy

Type: Non‑Exempt

Work Schedule: Full‑time, Day Shift

Compensation: $19.03 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & short‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Accrual of 12 paid vacation days at the start of employment
• Paid sick leave
• Potential shared‑earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment and scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full‑time employees

Typical Duties

• Assist skilled trade craftsmen by holding objects, supplying tools and materials, and positioning materials.
• Install fastening hardware such as nuts, bolts, and washers.
• Operate hand tools (e.g., wrenches) to join or fasten equipment and materials.
• Clean work areas after assisting, including sweeping and debris removal.
• Manually remove paint from fasteners or structures.
• Load and unload palletized materials.
• Relocate and temporarily fasten overhead air hoses, electrical cables, and flexible ventilation.
• Provide pest‑control services for health, supplies, grounds, and property.
• Operate walking‑type or tractor/riding mowers (under 2,000 lb.) and large wheel barrows to cut and rake grass.
• Trim hedges and edges using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools; operate weed trimmers on steep slopes.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; spread bark, mulch, and manure as assigned.
• Prune shrubs and trees with shears, weed eaters, chainsaws, and brush cutters.
• Level ground using pick, shovel, tamper, and rack; shovel concrete, dirt, and snow; clean culverts and ditches; cut trees and brush.
• Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide; water vegetation during dry periods.
• Maintain grounds free of trash, debris, and litter; manage dumpsters, loading docks, patios, and other areas.
• Monitor range facilities for debris and remove expended small‑arms brass casings after live‑fire operations.
• Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, and other equipment or structures.
• Repair roads, walks, buildings, mechanical equipment, outbuildings, furniture, and other structures.
• Clean comfort stations, offices, workshops, and parking lots by sweeping, pressure washing, mopping, and polishing.
• Move heavy office, household, automotive, medical, engineering, and other equipment as requested.
• Remove snow and ice using shovels, snow blowers, or snowplows to keep sidewalks (~800 ft), roadways (~1,200 ft), parking areas (~200 vehicles), emergency exits, and fire hydrants clear; spread salt as needed.

Qualifications

• 6 months of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask throughout the day.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, on steep inclines, and on/off ladders.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the following physical demands for extended periods, with or without assistance. Accommodations may be provided on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Lift and/or move up to 70 lb.
• Reach, kneel, walk, stand, and perform repetitive motions for several hours.
• Climb in and out of vehicles and up and down stairs.
• Work under pressure for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license; ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license or acceptable alternative (U.S. passport or military ID) for access to a federal military installation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• Background check and E‑Verify verification.
• Department of Energy pre‑employment medical examination and drug screening in accordance with federal guidelines.