The incumbent serves as a Maintenance Mechanic at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. He/she will work in a capacity as a journeyman level mason/ carpenter/painter working out of the carpentry shop which is responsible for the maintenance and construction at the facility structural infrastructure and facade.

Duties

Painter The Incumbent performs duties such as determining the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required, for example, glossy finish, grained effect, or a finish that must meet specified thicknesses and levels. They prepare surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rottenstone, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins, and mixing and applying pre-coating agents, for example, pickling and alkali compounds. They prepare coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing in various additives. The incumbent applies coating materials with any of the accepted trade devices including those designed to give special effects, for example, brushes, rollers, spray guns, and graining devices. They see that the coating finish meets match, texture, decorative, thickness, and level requirements. Masonry Incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge of the techniques and procedures of brick, block and stone work. In addition to laying whole brick and block, they must have the skill necessary to cut and shape brick and stone work to complete corners. They must have the knowledge necessary to construct window sills, lintels, and arches capable of supporting the walls above the openings. In sealing windows and doors, they must insure that courses are laid evenly and that completed work blends with existing work. Incumbent will work as a journeyman level for laying a variety of brick, block, and stone in construction or repair; skill to accurately line up courses that are horizontally and vertically straight; ability to spread mortar to obtain even distribution and thickness between courses; skill to spread mortar, set brick and block, and finish mortar joints so that the repaired portion matches the undamaged portion of the structure. Knowledge and skill of repairing and maintaining block and brick work in fire and smoke barrier walls and partitions. Must have the skill and knowledge to utilize proper tools for the completion of jobs, including brick napping hammer, brick or skill saw in cutting and shaping brick and masonry, axe, hammers and picks. Carpentry Incumbent must poses a comprehensive knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials and construction techniques; skill in the construction techniques and operation of general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment to produce the requested finished product. Ability to interpret complex instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes. Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs and modifies building components such as rafters, framed walls, staircases, windows, trim work, and furniture/cabinets. General: Incumbent is also responsible for performing other duties as assigned on a temporary and non-reoccurring basis, as seen fit by facilities management. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic - Painter/PD05592A Physical Requirements: The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent may work from ladders and scaffolding. When operating equipment, the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching, bending, turning, and moving of hands, arms, feet, legs, and by the vibration and jerking of the equipment. The incumbent carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds. The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy, With inadequate lighting, heat, or ventilation. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and the hazards of operating power tools and equipment. Discomfort is encountered when wearing protective clothing, gloves, or eye goggles. May work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attic's.

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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments 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 Samuel S Stratton VA Medical Center - Albany 113 Holland Ave Albany, NY 12208 US
• Name: Kim Howell
• Email: [email protected]