This position of Mason is located in the Facilities Management Service and is under the direct supervision of the Carpentry/Paint Supervisor. The work involves the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of exterior and interior surfaces and structures constructed of a variety of brick, block, stone, tile, plaster, concrete, sheetrock, and asphalt.

Duties

The mason receives assignments from the Carpentry/Paint Supervisor either orally or through work orders. Reviews work to be performed, interprets blueprints or sketches, and decides work methods or processes best suited to complete the work. Performs tasks independently, with little or no work direction. The finished work may be spot checked for adequacy and adherence to accepted trade practices. In decorative work, receives assignments as to end result desired and proceeds independently in outlining patterns and designs, determining methods and procedures, computing materials, and accomplishing assigned tasks. Will occasionally supervise lower grade employees on large jobs. The incumbent is responsible for wearing appropriate PPE while performing assigned tasks. Performs other assigned duties; such as cleaning work area, maintaining stock supplies, clean all tools and equipment, etc. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Masonry/PD005600 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/29/2023. 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 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Machine ToolsMaterialsMeasurement and LayoutWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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/Working Conditions: Incumbent must be physically able to occasionally lift equipment/materials weighing up to fifty pounds and heavier objects with assistance or the use of proper mechanical devices. Incumbent must be able to stand for long periods and climb ladders and scaffolding. For low work, is required to stoop and bend.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address West Haven VA Medical Center 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 US
• Name: Jessica Nieves
• Phone: 413-584-4040 X6777
• Email: [email protected]