Job opening: Carpenter
Salary: $29 - 34 per hour
Published at: Sep 11 2023
Employment Type: Multiple Schedules
This position is located with the Facilities Management Branch at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform journeyman level carpentry work. Performs painting, plastering and masonry duties as secondary functions. Facilities Management is responsible for Maintenance and Repair activities for the service unit. This consists of the Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC}, the Tohatchi Health Center and the Fort Wingate building.
Duties
Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Construct and repair a wide variety of structural items, such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, stair cases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, modular furniture's, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding.
Use wood, metal, and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently, and determines the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials.
Maintains repairs or constructs a variety of structures and surfaces of brick, block, stone and other related materials. Lays whole brick, block and stone in straight, horizontal rows. Removes damaged portions of walls, partitions or other structures in preparation for repair of damage.
Mixes, applies and finishes plaster surfaces in the construction and repair of interior walls; ceilings, etc. Paints and Plasters on all types of backgrounds, such as metal, wood or gypsum lath, wallboards and masonry surfaces, as well as repair and patching of plaster and stucco surfaces.
In emergencies, may be called back to operate a snow plow to remove snow out of entrances, sidewalks, parking lots and roads covered with snow and ice.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
WG-09: No specific length of work experience is required. You will be rated on the basis of your response to the assessment questions included in this vacancy announcement, and the information contained in their resume. Your resume must demonstrate experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performing Carpenter duties as a journeyman, including use and apply standard building techniques, practices, and codes, read and understand blueprints, sketches and schematics, read and understand work orders in order to complete assigned work, use and maintain pneumatic hand tools, use and maintain shop tools, drill press, band saw, table saw, etc., follow manufacturer's instructions for use of power tools, follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment, follow safety guidelines working with oils and lubricants, working with, adhesives, sealants, paints, oils and lubricants while performing carpenter tasks, adhere to a schedule to perform carpentry work and inspection and maintain complete records of work completed.
Physical Effort: Carpentry workers stand for extended periods while operating machines such as bench planers, saws, and drill presses. The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. When at a job site, strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials such as sheets of plywood, framing members, and other building and construction materials. Use manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. On-site work typically requires bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Workers may lift and move materials up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), unassisted, and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.
Working Conditions: Some work is performed in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and related power equipment. When working at job sites, workers may be exposed to weather conditions and the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. They are subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. Carpentry workers may work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics which may be dusty and dirty. They use protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves.
Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
There are no education requirements.
Contacts
- Address Gallup Service Unit
516 E Nizhoni Blvd
P O Box 1337
Gallup, NM 87301
US
- Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
- Email: [email protected]
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