Laborer

Summary

As a Laborer at Moore Air Base (MAB) in Edinburg, TX you would be filling a critical role in support of the nation's New World screwworm response activities. This position is part of the Skilled Trades, Craft, and Laboring Positions at MAB. APHIS will also be accepting applications and conducting interviews in-person Nov 17-19 in McAllen, TX. Please see "How to Apply" and/or this site for more information.

Duties

• •The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• •Cleans both office and shop areas using basic cleaning equipment.
• •Uses simple hand and power tools to disassemble and clean sterile insect release machines, insect rearing equipment, associated accessories and specialized equipment.
• •Moves, lifts, prepares specialized equipment for assembly or disassembly.
• •Loads, unloads, and moves equipment, crates, boxes, and supplies.
• •Assembles or prepares equipment, parts, or materials for shipping or mailing.
• •Assists aircraft mechanics with washing aircraft, cleaning aircraft upholstery, and degreasing aircraft parts.

Qualifications

First priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. To qualify, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have laborer experience, your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title. 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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.