This position is located within the Maintenance and Operation Section at the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather AFB, CA. The position will perform maintenance and carpentry duties.

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains all locking devices which include security units; monitors; alarms; timing mechanisms; sensors and other equipment within security or surveillance systems. Sets up coding systems on various key types and keyways to ensure compatibility. Troubleshoots interrelating mechanism lockouts in security systems caused by defective parts. Interprets blueprints, building plans and wiring diagrams to determine the number of locks required, plan and layout the routing, placement, type, size gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Installs distribution panels, boxes, fittings, connections, wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices. Refers to building plans, blueprints and wiring diagrams to install, modify, repair and maintain sewage, water, oil and gas distribution systems, bathroom fixtures, sprinkler systems or domestic hot water systems and pressure piping systems. Plans and completes projects in carpentry using a broad knowledge of wood materials, substitutes and precision techniques. Operates carpentry tools and maintains the tools to meet required specifications for safe usage. Assists in maintaining interior and exterior building operations and appearance by measuring, constructing, installing, modifying, repairing framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, trims, staircases, trusses and beams. Assists in repairing and weatherproofing roofs and drawing on knowledge of roof construction tracing leaks to their origination and executing repairs in accordance with proper guidelines. Prepares surfaces for plaster application and determines the methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited to the surface finish. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing and crawling are required. Work may be performed in cramped or awkward position. Employee will lift objects weighing 20-50 pounds and upon occasion, in excess of 50 pounds. Employee will be expected to work both in and outdoors and frequently be exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, dust, grease, heat, fumes and noise. Employee will work in bad weather, in mud or snow and in wet or icy areas. Employee will be subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, or bruises. Employee will follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats and hard toed shoes. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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, 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]