Laborer NA-02

This position is open to U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens residing within a 75-mile radius of West Point, NY. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration. Non-U.S. Nationals must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

• Mows grass, lays sod, weeds flowerbeds, trims and edges walkways and lawns.
• Levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake.
• Loads and unloads conveyances; moves materials using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies; stacks and arranges supplies for storage; collects refuse and recyclable materials.
• Prunes shrubs and trees; applies fertilizer, waters plants, cleans out drainage ditches, shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Adjusts, cleans, oils and changes attachments on machines.
• Cleans rugs and drapes.
• Cleans, waxes and polishes floors using heavy industrial-powered equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A Medical Examination is required.
• Must be available to work varying and/or rotating shifts to include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and night duty.
• This position is dual compensation exempt; all GS and NAF employees whether full time or part time are eligible to apply.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry moderate to heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to actively bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less) and clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to this position.

• Three months of laboring experience is required. This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible.
• Must have the ability to use, control, and clean tools and power equipment.
• Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps without constant supervision.
• Manual skill to lift and move moderately heavy objects.
• Skill and knowledge to safely operate simple power equipment and hand tools (lawn mowers, leaf blowers, edgers and trimmers, scrubbers and buffers, steam cleaners, and vacuums).
• A basic knowledge of routine maintenance procedures for power equipment is required.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) offers numerous advantages:

• Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may be eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan and, in some cases, receive health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.

Pay

This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week, whichever provides more benefit. Regular full-time, part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible for extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.