Laborer

This vacancy is for aWG-3502-3, Laborer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG ACADEMY PUBLIC WORKS SECTION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut.

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. 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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov 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.