Laborer

Indian Health Service • Chinle, AZ

26d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Pinon Health Center, Administrative Services, Facility Management in Pinon, Arizona. The Laborer maintains hospital grounds—including yards, fences, trees, shrubs, and signage—to ensure a clean and orderly appearance. Work includes removing trash and debris, loading and unloading supplies, mowing and trimming vegetation, and clearing snow and debris from sidewalks. The position may require on-call or standby duty and may be called in to cover unexpected absences in the assigned work unit.

The work requires very heavy physical effort, including operating large riding mowers on grades and around obstacles, and frequently lifting and moving equipment and components weighing over 50 pounds. Work is performed outdoors in all kinds of weather and indoors in areas that may be dusty, drafty, and noisy. Tasks and equipment may require careful use of safety gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, or respirators.

There are no education requirements or specific length of training or experience required. Applicants are assessed on their responses to the Occupational Questionnaire and the information in their resume, including whether they can perform the duties without more than normal supervision.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must successfully complete a federal background investigation; required forms must be completed within five calendar days of issuance.
• Must meet the stated financial suitability requirements, including demonstrating financial responsibility and satisfying legal financial obligations.
• Must present two valid forms of identification before appointment; a state-issued ID or driver's license used as one of the documents must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Must set up direct deposit for payment.
• Must be able to perform the duties without more than normal supervision, as assessed through the Occupational Questionnaire and resume.
• Grade 4 laborers exert very heavy physical effort and frequently lift and move equipment and components weighing over 50 pounds.
• Must exercise care and use safety equipment as needed, including safety gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, or respirators.

Responsibilities

• Collect and dispose of trash and debris from parking lots, driveways, and transient or vacant quarters.
• Cut weeds, grass, and unwanted plants, and collect and remove them from the site.
• Maintain borders around trees and shrubs.
• Clean and sweep sidewalks, asphalt pavement, curbing around driveways and parking lots, and crosswalks; seal cracks.
• Ensure perimeter and privacy fences and gates are in good condition; repair damaged posts, railings, hinges, and latches, and mend torn or loose fabric.
• Keep fences clear of drifted sand and tumbleweeds.
• Operate a Bobcat in areas requiring constant attention to workspace and surroundings.
• Use common hand tools and simple power equipment, such as a trimmer or push-type lawn mower.
• Load and unload supplies, mow and trim vegetation, and remove snow and debris from sidewalks.

Benefits

• Federal annual leave accrual of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, based on years of Federal service.
• IHS may credit newly appointed Federal employees for directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed