This position is located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL and is organizationally aligned under the Facilities Management service line within the Maintenance and Repairs Section. The work involves constructing, altering, maintaining, and repairing buildings, structures, partitions, panels, tool cabinets, bookcases, work benches, and other items using wood, wood substitutes, concrete, composite building materials, and other materials as needed.

Duties

This position involves constructing, altering, maintaining, and repairing buildings, structures, partitions, panels, tool cabinets, bookcases, work benches, and other items using wood, wood substitutes, concrete, composite building materials, and other materials as needed. Duties Include: Setting up and operating a wide variety of wood working and carpentry trade associated machines and tools. Assembling items with a wide variety of joining techniques such as mitters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, and mortise and tenon, and using glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops; and Performing other related duties as assigned. Constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, doors frames and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, countertops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, and items requiring limited decorative trim and moldings. Installing, repairing, and modifying doors and their associated hardware on wood, metal, and composite doors as required. This is to include adjusting hinges for doors to work properly, working on or replacing door handles, and working on door closures or openers. Repairs minor damage to wood furniture including installing gliders, casters, and bumpers. Installs, hangs, and sometimes makes racks, bins, rough shelving, bulletin boards, cabinets, and other items, making sure that they are properly attached to the wall. On occasion may help with light work on concrete floors, gutters, and steps. Carpenter is also required to clean ice, snow, and debris from roofs and gutters. Carpenter is required to perform periodic inspections on interior and exterior surfaces of various buildings. Carpenter is also required to assist with repairs on roof of various types. Install, replace, repair window shades, curtain hangers, drapery rods, and ceiling tiles. Install, replace, and repair limited amounts of flooring coverings such as regular, and inlaid linoleum floor tiles or various kinds and other flooring material as needed. Interpreting drawings, blueprints, and specifications and determining the layout and work sequences of work to be completed. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM. Shift is subject to change and may include weekends and holidays. Work Schedule will be discussed at interview. Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD14012A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/31/2023 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 Qualification Standard Handbook, X118C, WG-4607 Series, (www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen out element for this position is as follows: Ability to do the work of a Carpenters without more than normal supervision. Your resume should describe your ability do the work of a Carpenters and perform the duties of a Journeyman Carpenter which includes but is not limited to: Thorough knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials, and construction techniques; ability to interpret complex verbal and written instructions, sketches, blueprints; and building codes; knowledge of advanced shop mathematics to plan, compute, and lay out complex and exact projects with features such as arcs, tangents, and circles; skill in setting up and operating the full range of industrial woodworking, carpentry, and related machinery and tools such as routers, band and scroll saws, drill presses and other machinery or tools as needed; ability to perform routine maintenance on machinery he uses; and ability to complete with minimal supervisor using the proper materials in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade practices. Competencies Job Elements: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements. Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Physical Requirements: Work is performed in wood shops and at job sites. When working in a shop, the employee stands for extended periods of time while operating machinery. The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials. The employee may lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. The employee occasionally lifts and moves heavier items. Working Conditions: Some work is performed in shop areas where the employee is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue fumes and other hazards associated with woodworking. The employee is subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions and hazards of working on or around ladders and scaffolds. The employee may work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics which may be dusty and dirty. The employee uses protective clothing and devices.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Cursten Sturghill
• Phone: 312-569-8850
• Email: [email protected]