Laborer Job in District of Columbia, DC

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

As the Laborer,:

• The incumbent performs a variety of laborer duties that involve handling, moving, and controlling heavy powered cleaning equipment and performing minor equipment maintenance. 
• The incumbent moves items which may weigh more than 80 pounds (such as office equipment, tables, chairs, furniture, and supplies).
• The work includes the set up and tear down of special events, by moving and rearranging furniture and equipment to support concerts, luncheons, dinners, receptions, educational programs, training classes, meetings, and other related activities that may be time sensitive in nature, with high demands to accomplish work at a hectic pace, on very short notice. 
• Works on ladders, manlifts and scaffolds to clean high reaching items such as walls, venetian blinds, light lenses, ledges, and architectural moldings. 
• The incumbent operates commercial grade floor cleaning equipment to properly sustain all the different floor surfaces throughout the Gallery.
• Inspects and provides daily upkeep and routine maintenance of the said equipment. 
• Completes assigned work and sequence of tasks within the time framework of a schedule, which states the required frequency of each task. 
• Performs the full range of cleaning duties with minimal instruction. 
• Empties trash and cleans trash receptacles in the offices, and common areas throughout the Gallery. 
• The incumbent assists with inventory control and stocks storage closets with housekeeping supplies such as toilet tissues, paper towels, soaps, cleaning materials. 
• In common areas, and shops, keeps the area clean and in order. 
• During inclement weather, may assist with snow removal operations by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, entrances, driveways, pavilion, and the plaza when needed.   
• The incumbent assists other departments in a laborer capacity when needed. 
• Uses computers and software applications, phones, radios, to communicate throughout the day. 
• Uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create and complete work orders, and to update the system to track labor (regular and overtime hours) and material usage.
• The employee is responsible for obeying all safety and health rules and using such protective equipment as is necessary to   protect their health. Protective equipment is furnished by management.
• The incumbent participates in rotating shifts schedules and weekend duty, overtime, and is subject to recall, to support special events and emergencies to meet the NGA mission requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
• Must have and maintain a current and valid drivers license.

Must be able to climb ladders, work off manlifts or scaffolding to clean high and hard to reach places.   Must be able to stay on their feet for long periods of time and be able to work from standing, bending, kneeling and awkward positions. The incumbent is required to frequently lift, move, and place light to moderately heavy objects such as commercial equipment, furniture, boxes, and operate cleaning equipment.  Employees are required to lift weight up to eighty (80) pounds or more.  The incumbent should always employ proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.

The incumbent must be able to wear personal protective equipment in all kinds of weather, as may be required by OSHA, cleaning chemical Safety Data Sheet directions, state laws, or the NGA’s safety policies.  The following equipment may be worn safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and hard hats.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.

• You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in.
• You must have a completed resume. (You may use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS)
• You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
• You will be able to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include, but not limited to transcripts, notification of personnel actions (SF-50), certifications and verification of veterans status (SF-15, DD-214)

 
The complete application package, including any additional supporting documents required for this position is due in the National Gallery of Art Personnel Office on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time.

 NOTE: Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement.  Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time on the closing date of this announcement.

The National Gallery of Art receives many applications for each job.  Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks.  You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS.

Next steps

After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if you have elected to receive e-mail updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not elected e-mail updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job--this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.

In addition to changing your status online, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, to include: application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected.

We expect to make a selection within 30 to 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.