This position is located in Facilities Management Service, Engineering Section in the Construction and Maintenance (C & M) Shop. The primary purpose of the position involves journeyman carpentry work in support of construction, maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting of real and personal property.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs duties of a journeyman carpenter, woodcrafter, painter, mason, cement finisher, roofer and drywall finisher which involves construction, alteration, repair, maintenance or modification of items and structures. Makes and repairs high-grade wooden objects, such as cabinetry and furniture. Plans and lays out work from specifications, blueprints and oral instructions. Cuts, turns, shapes, joins, bonds, fits, assembles and decorates wooden materials and parts using the full range of hand and power woodworking tools, machines and techniques. Plans and completes projects, taking into consideration the durability, cost, strength, and appearance characteristics of a variety of woods, veneers, and wood substitutes. Constructs forms and places concrete for sidewalks, ramps, and steps. Finishes concrete appropriately. Performs masonry work involving the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, block and stone. Hangs drywall and cement board. Repairs drywall and plaster surfaces. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Compressed Schedule: Available Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD06679A Physical Requirements: Works in tiring positions for long periods of time including on ladders, scaffolding andplatforms. Requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching, and arm movements. Sometimes performs work in cramped areas, on temporary platforms and above head. Generally lifts and carries items up to 90 pounds.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Pre-employment physical required.

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: Without more than normal supervision Carpentry/Woodworking Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Technical Practices Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) 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 Chillicothe VA Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 US
• Name: Maria Cate
• Phone: 317-626-4529
• Email: [email protected]