Laborer Job in Montrose, NY

Vacancy No. CBTE-12792286-25-CC Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $22.77 to $26.58 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/2/2025 Close Date 9/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Montrose, NY


Summary

These positions are located at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose, NY and Castle Point, NY. The position is responsible for applying the knowledge and skills required in using heavy-duty equipment ( e.g. heavy-duty power mower, chain saw, jackhammer, forklifts, etc.). The position is also responsible for the maintenance of the grounds of the Medical Center.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open only to current employees of the Hudson Valley VA facilities.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where dirt is hard and compact;
  • Breaks up pavement with jackhammer, mixes and pours concrete, asphalt and hot mix;
  • Operates, controls, and cleans heavy power equipment (e.g. heavy-duty power mower, chain saw, jackhammer) and works safely with heavy tools (axe, pick, etc.);
  • Participates in the snow removal operations;
  • Operates hand trucks, dollies, power washers, trash compactors, trash carts and pallet jacks;
  • Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc.;
  • Lifts and carries heavy objects (40-75+ lbs.) and pushes heavy equipment;
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD21Z81A
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Duties require the exertion of physical effort in doing such tasks as lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, running power mowers on grades, jackhammering concrete, and pickaxing ditches. While working with various types of tools and equipment, there is always the possibility of receiving injuries from tool slippage, handle breaking, flying objects, etc. Laborers must be able to perform repeated body movements that include, but are not limited to: reaching, lifting/lowering, bending, stooping, walking, pushing, etc. He/she may be required to climb stairs and use a ladder-type device to perform some duties. Work is performed in an outdoor environment most times and the Laborer must work in inclement or uncomfortable weather conditions and perform snow removal operations. Laborers may be subject to the possibility of cuts, bruises, or broken bones. Duties require walking with tools and/or material from shop to job site.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Without more than normal supervision
  • Work Practices


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Application of Veterans' Preference: Veteran's Preference does not apply on internal annoucements.

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Documents Required:
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.

Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/09/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12792286.

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Agency contact information

Crystal Collier
Address
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital
2094 Albany Post Road
Montrose, NY 10548
US

Next steps

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