Job opening: Maintenance Mechanic (Carpenter/Locksmith)
Salary: $31 - 36 per hour
Published at: Aug 22 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The position is under the supervision of the Construction and Maintenance Supervisor and performs in-house construction and modifications of architectural and utility components of buildings, requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices associated with the following occupations: carpentry, painting, sheet metal worker, plumber, electrical worker, locksmith and telecommunications worker.
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Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Drill metal and wood doors for hardware.
Fit and hang doors, roof hatches, patch roofs and/or roof flashing.
Perform simple concrete repairs.
Install ceiling tile and "T" bars and/or perform touch up painting.
Lay, repair, set ceramic and/or vinyl tile.
Repair plaster and stucco and/or mix the materials in accordance with standard practices.
Set up and operate a wide variety of wood working machines and/or tools.
Assemble items with a variety of joining techniques e.g., miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, mortise and tenon.
Utilize glues and/or adhesive to secure wood pieces, veneers and counter tops.
Utilize wood, metal, and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops and/or moldings.
Interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications independently.
Determine the layout, work sequences and types of lumber or special related
materials.
Carry out a project from initial layout to completion.
Assist with minor duties in Masonry, Plastering, Roofing, Painting and Tile Setting.
Install and repair a variety of commercially manufactured locking devices, including combination locks which are typically installed i.e., security units as safes, vaults, cabinets and chests.
Set up coding systems involving varying types of locks and keyways.
Utilize arithmetic in setting up a coding system and selecting the correct size of pins.
Troubleshoot lockouts in mechanical security system to determine which components are malfunctioning.
Interpret technical manuals and specifications when testing and repairing locking mechanisms.
Fabricate parts when they are not available in the shops stock, reshapes parts by grinding and filing.
Solve problems that require decisions when modifying and reworking locking devices for special security objective.
Improvise and apply advanced neutralization techniques.
Preferred Experience: Extensive carpentry background to include door installation and cabinetry with locksmith certification.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic (Carpenter/Locksmith)/PD12155O
Physical Requirements: Work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. If assignment is located at a job site, strenuous physical exertion may be required when handling heavy/bulky material such as sheets of plywood and other building/construction materials. Uses manual or portable power tools for extended periods of time in uncomfortable positions. Construction work will typically require climbing ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Must be able to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and with assistance may lift/move heavier items.
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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Technical 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 Long Beach VA Medical Center
5901 East Seventh Street
Long Beach, CA 90822
US
- Name: Derek Norman
- Phone: 562-826-8000 X5488
- Email: [email protected]
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