The Carpenter, WG-4607-09, performs maintenance and repair, construction, alterations, fabrications, possesses a complete knowledge of the practices, and can be located at any of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System three divisions.

Duties

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Major Duties include: Plans and completes projects from initial layout to final assembly involving construction, alterations, repairs, renovation, and modifications. Performs maintenance and repair, construction, alterations, fabrications, and possesses a complete knowledge of the trade practices, builds, erects, installs, repairs, modifies and finishes walls, doors, frames, windows, window frames, forms, ceilings, roofs, floors, all types of framing, shelving, tables, benches, cabinets, counters, countertops and/or facings, signs, scaffolds, many different building components of wood, wood substitutes, metal, masonite, Plexiglas, plastics, plastic laminates, sheets rock, paneling, etc. Modifies, installs, assembles, removes or repairs structures, partitions, walls, cabinets, furniture (both indoor and outdoor), building appurtenances, roofs, ceilings, floor coverings. Sands, scrapes, paints, stains, varnishes and performs other finish or refining tasks to complete assigned work. Installs, repairs, or replaces building hardware including locks, door closer, door hinges and/or stops. Repairs, replaces or installs roofs, roofing materials, eaves, gutters, down spouts, interior and exterior building shells, veneers, sidings, insulation, and soundproofing materials, etc. Installs, erects, removes, and repairs signs, clocks, view boxes, towel and soap racks or holders, toilet paper dispensers, fences, posts, other personal property items, or equipment and building accessories. Performs tasks in other M&R or construction trades such as locksmith work, tile setting, masonry, painting, glazing, and cabinet making. Work Schedule: Varies. Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD06541A Physical Requirements: Work requires good coordination and good physical condition. Required to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, and work in uncomfortable positions and to pull, push, reach over the shoulder, and lift supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Must have rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, good hearing, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Glasses are permitted. Other Significant Factors: Required to enter hazardous areas, crawl in basements, and enter areas where there is possible exposure to fumes, gases, or toxic materials. Constantly works around power equipment and machinery, including power saws, drills, blowers, etc. Some work is around equipment and machinery with moving parts, and there are other hazards such as exposure to ultra-violet radiation, biological contamination, steam, and hot water lines, pumps, and other equipment. Extended periods of concentration when reading, interpreting, and/or applying building plans, blueprints, codes, specifications, shop mathematics, and verbal or written instructions. Good hand and eye coordination is required for accurate measurements and for completing close, tight-fitting work. Incumbent is subject to overtime or callback during non-administrative hours for emergency trouble calls, repair work, or for other work that cannot be completed during regular duty hours. Frequently required to use safety goggles or glasses, gloves, aprons, coveralls, safety shoes, and/or other protective devices or safety equipment. Working Conditions: Work is both outside and inside in areas of medium to excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness, or chilling areas that have intermittent noise, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, oils, with exposure to electrical wires and energy. Areas may be slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in equipment rooms, tunnels, crawls spaces, penthouses, overhead catwalks, ladders, platforms, scaffolds, and/or in tight areas such as manholes, vaults, and electrical equipment closets.

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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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 Palo Alto VA Medical Center 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 US
• Name: Brenda Villalta
• Phone: (713)677-3699
• Email: [email protected]