This position is assigned to the Building Maintenance Group of Engineering Service. The Carpenter Helper serves primarily as a carpenter helper, throughout the facility as assigned. Facilities include inpatient care, outpatient care, nursing home care and various administrative support buildings that range from 1 to 65 years old.

Duties

Major duties include: - Operate power tools such as circular saws, table saws, panel saws, band saws, battery operated drills, impact drills, glue guns, power nailers, sanders and various other non-power hand tools relating to the carpenter trades such as hammers, planes, screw drivers, and hand saws. - Performs such duties as replacing ceiling tiles and associated grid, replacing floor tiles, replacing carpet squares, installing vinyl cove base, installing various types of wall covering and wall guards. - Required to clean work areas and project sites, along with all areas of the carpenter shop. - Will assist gathering and delivering to the project tools and materials as the carpenters require. - Setting up and tearing down scaffolding or work platforms as required and any other labor support as needed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter Helper/PD02243 Physical Requirements: Work is performed in wood shops and at job sites. When working in a shop employee stands for extended periods of time while operating machinery. The work requires considerable bending kneeling and stooping. Incumbent exerts very heavy physical effort in doing such task as frequent lifting and moving objects weighting over 50 pounds, moving and stacking material, and pushing material carts. Some work 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 subjected to cuts, bruises and contusions. The employee may be exposed to hazards of working around ladders and scaffolds. The employee uses protective clothing and devices. A. Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting heavy or bulky items. B. Wear appropriate clothing, shoes and personnel protection equipment (PPE) for the particular type of work performed. C. Utilize all PPE as specified and/or directed by management. D. Comply with all safety codes, guidelines, requirements or mandates. Incumbent is exposed to hazards of tripping, falling, shock, burns, dust, fluids, chemicals, and disease. Incumbent must be able to climb, crawl, walk, stoop, and sit for prolonged periods

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

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesUse 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Fresno VA Medical Center 2615 East Clinton Avenue Fresno, CA 93703 US
• Name: Dana Mitchell
• Phone: (415) 221-4810 X25781
• Email: [email protected]