The Engineering Department of Western New York Healthcare System (WNYHS) is tasked with the operation and maintenance/repair of a major medical facility. The incumbent is assigned to the (VAWNYHS) Buffalo location as a Carpenter.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities will include: Independently plans and completes projects which involve constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses, and beams. Spacing, accuracy and fit are essential and structural soundness or appearances are important. The Carpenter builds walls, partitions and dust barriers from metal studs, wood, drywail, plastic, etc. The incumbent repairs and installs cabinets, bookcases, picture frames, doors/frames, suspended ceilings, vinyl floor tile, louvers, scaffolds, bulletin boards, railings, etc. Repairs windows, screens, carts, and chairs. The Carpenter also installs miscellaneous operating fixtures such as soap and towel dispensers and window coverings such as shades, curtain rods, blinds, etc. Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs, and modifies routine millwork, framing, benches, partitions, tables, furniture, etc. Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD19763A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Physical Requirements: Work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. Strenuous physical exertion may be required when handling heavy, bulky materials such as sheets of plywood, Corian, drywall and other miscellaneous construction materials. Use of manual or portable power tools for extended periods of time in uncomfortable positions. Work typically requires bending, stooping, crawling, climbing on ladders, scaffolding and rooftops. Stands for extended periods of time operating machines. Lifts and moves materials weighing up to 40Ibs. Lifts and moves materials exceeding 40Ibs. with the assistance of a co-worker.

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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical CompetenceUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 VA Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 US
• Name: Kim Howell
• Email: [email protected]