The person in this position must be a Journeyman in at least one of the following trades, and have thorough knowledge of leading activities in all others: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, and HVAC. This leadership position is a working leader responsible for demonstrating proper work methods, making independent decisions, monitoring safety compliance, and reporting projects status to immediate supervisor.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Sets up, operates, and provides guidance on a wide variety of machines and tools utilized in the trades of Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Painting, and HVAC to complete tasks Assembles, installs, and maintains items and structures, above the apprentice level, in the trades of Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Painting, and HVAC, with journey level proficiency in at least one of these trades Participates in work and ensures work crews are actively engaged on assignments and are productive Interprets building drawings, blueprints, schematics, manufacturer specifications, and other instructions to determine layout and sequences of work to be completed Receives instructions and project deadlines from the Planned Maintenance and Projects supervisor Responds to questions regarding the overall work operations, assigned projects, and problems Ensures required plans, instructions, materials, tools, and other supplies are obtained and available Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines Works with others, setting the pace, checking work in progress, and validating completed projects reports the status and progress of the work, potential delays and causes to the supervisor Maintains current knowledge, and answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and associated directives pertaining to assigned tasks Determines whether work can be completed by shop personnel or should be referred to specialized shops with journeymen level tradesmen Creates estimates for labor and materials for various projects Responds to inquiries from other workers regarding procedures, policies, instructions, and other directives Recommends and assists the supervisor on training needs Perform other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairTechnical CompetenceTechnology ApplicationWriting 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 Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153 US
• Name: Andrew Larrison
• Phone: 8505137687
• Email: [email protected]