Incumbent performs journeyman level masonry work in the maintenance, repair, alternation and construction of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, block, and stone. This includes several miles of roads, curbing, and sidewalks.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Cut and lays all type of brick and masonry, selecting and shaping materials for the desired rough or finished surface materials including cement, concrete, plaster, asphalt, cinder block, glass block, ceramic tile, quarry tile, marble and natural or limitation stone. Mixes, molds and shapes cement, plaster, stucco, and other materials to resemble stone, brick and time limitations or to conform to desired or existing decorative designs. Demolishes, rebuilds, refinishes, or repairs existing masonry walls, installs access doors in hanging ceilings or partition walls, repairs existing or sets new ceramic walls or floors grouting, lay firebrick, fire fire resistant mortar, construction smokestacks, and/or waterproofing where necessary. Will use a multitude of power and hand tools and is expected to assist in carpentry work when required. Finishes gypsum wallboard installation by taping, spackling and finish sanding. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Mason / 26238-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/07/2023. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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: Required to stoop, stand, kneel and lift cinder and concrete blocks and lift bags of cement and climb ladders. Is frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 90 pounds in carrying bricks, block, stone, mortar, cement, and sand. incumbent is continually required to stand while working and must frequently climb ladders and scaffolds. Works indoors and outdoors in damp areas. Is exposed to cement dust, sharp tools and falling masonry and possible falls from ladders and scaffolds. Subject to cuts and bruises. Is also exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar and while handling various masonry materials.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Sharon Sawyer
• Phone: 585-305-2679
• Email: [email protected]