Located within Facilities Management, Maintenance and Repair Section at the VA Medical Center in Lyons, New Jersey, this position performs journeyman level masonry work in the maintenance, repair, alternation and construction of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, block and stone. This includes several miles of roads, curbing and sidewalks

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs work relating to plastering, brick laying, tile setting, lath installation, wall waterproofing, cement finishing, Belgium Block, etc. Removes plaster, bricks, cinder blocks, ceramic tile, VCT tiles, etc. Lays common and face brick and cinder and cement block in constructing and repairing walls, walkways, manholes and catch basins Cuts and shapes brick, block and stone in constructing and repairing window and door openings and corners Occasionally direct the work of a helper, junior grade mason, or small groups of temporary or Purchase and Hire masons in the accomplishment of specific assignments Determines types of mortar or concrete required and prepares material in proportions and amounts required to complete each assignment Plans and lays out work, selecting the proper tools and determining materials to be used Keeps informed of new and innovative methods of masonry techniques Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT: This position requires you to stoop, stand, kneel and lift cinder and concrete blocks and lift bags of cement and climb ladders. Frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 90 pounds in carrying bricks, block, stone, mortar, cement, and sand. Continuously required to stand while working and must frequently climb ladders and scaffolds. WORK CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in damp areas; exposed to cement dust, sharp tools and falling masonry and possible falls from ladders and scaffolds. Subject to cuts and bruises. Is also exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar and while handling various masonry materials. DRIVER'S LICENSE: This position requires the use of government vehicles to travel throughout VA New Jersey Healthcare System Hospitals to complete work assignments/orders, therefore, all applicants must possessa valid state-issued Driver's License. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued Driver's License. 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. 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: Ability to do the work of this Mason position without more than normal supervision (Screen-Out) Current, valid state issued driver's license (Screen-Out) Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and layout Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials Dexterity and safety 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 New Jersey Health Care System 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]