This position is organizationally aligned to Facilities Management Service at the VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville, IL. The primary purpose of this position is performing work, at the journeyman level, involved with construction, alterations, repair, fabrication and modification of items and structures such as framework, rafters, demountable partitions, doors, finished paneling, kitchen cabinets, installation of metal casework, and other carpenter-related items.

Duties

Construction Work - Framework; installation of rafters, doors, stairs, finished paneling, and drywall; drywall taping and finishing; installation of windows, demountable partitions, interior and exterior trim, trusses, and beams, fabrication of concrete forms, concrete pouring and finishing; installation of siding, PVC wall covering, etc Installation Work - Remove, replace, and install all types of suspended ceiling tile systems and panels and acoustical wall and ceiling tile. Remove, replace, and install all types of floor tile, vinyl sheet flooring, and seamless flooring using welded rod or chemically welded seam systems. Fabrication - Fabricates cabinets, kitchen cabinets, plastic laminate tops, shelves, furniture, and other types of cabinetry fabrication when expediency is needed or when special items are needed that cannot be purchased. Roofing - Remove, prepares and installs flat roofs and shingle roofs. Lock Work - Repairs, overhauls, modifies and installs a variety of locking devices on doors, desks, safes, vaults, file cabinets, and other secured locations. Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full-time / Monday - Friday / 7:00 am - 3:30 pm / 2 Positions Available Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD22121A Physical Requirements: Requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Works on scaffolding and ladders that requires work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Arm movement is considerable when nailing and using such tools as handsaws, planers, wrecking bars, etc. Incumbent is required to lift items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Some work is done in shops where the incumbent is subjected to possible cuts from hand and power tools, danger from flying chips or splinters, etc. and at times from the unpleasant atmosphere of sawdust in the air. Sometimes it is necessary to work outside in cold and inclement weather. The incumbent must also work on high ladders and scaffolding and on top of buildings up to five stories in height. The incumbent is also required to operate and work from a powered man lift at heights up to 100 feet above the ground.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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

Qualifications

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

Contacts

• Address Danville VA Medical Center 1900 East Main Street Danville, IL 61832 US
• Name: JoElla Kuiper
• Phone: 217-920-7030
• Email: [email protected]