Laborer

U.S. Coast Guard•New London, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG ACADEMY PUBLIC WORKS SECTION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut. The purpose of the position is to perform general laborer support to gardeners, carpenters, electricians, maintenance mechanics, etc. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member. Typical duties include: Serving as a work hand for such work as preventative maintenance, service work, equipment, roads, athletic fields and grounds maintenance. Setting up and/or rearranging tables, chairs or bleachers in dining areas, outside plazas, assembly rooms, auditoriums meeting rooms, and classrooms. Cleaning, oiling and making minor operational adjustments on power equipment utilized in the work. Performing a variety of tasks that include: trash removal, snow removal, grass cutting, unloading truck, securing tools, carrying materials, equipment and supplies from shop to work site. Operating push/powered mowers, spreaders, seeders, tillers, power edgers, weed eaters, forklift, snow blower, leaf blower, tamper, chain saws, and other hand and power tools and equipment. Assisting in snow removal operations of all roads and walkways.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record.
Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT)
Work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprint)
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
Dexterity and safety

Responsibilities

Serving as a work hand for such work as preventative maintenance, service work, equipment, roads, athletic fields and grounds maintenance.
Setting up and/or rearranging tables, chairs or bleachers in dining areas, outside plazas, assembly rooms, auditoriums meeting rooms, and classrooms.
Cleaning, oiling and making minor operational adjustments on power equipment utilized in the work.
Performing a variety of tasks that include: trash removal, snow removal, grass cutting, unloading truck, securing tools, carrying materials, equipment and supplies from shop to work site.
Operating push/powered mowers, spreaders, seeders, tillers, power edgers, weed eaters, forklift, snow blower, leaf blower, tamper, chain saws, and other hand and power tools and equipment.
Assisting in snow removal operations of all roads and walkways.