This position is located in Facility Management Service, Boise, VA Medical Center, Boise, ID.

Duties

Major duties include but is not limited to: Performs a variety of carpentry tasks as needed to maintain, repair, or complete minor project work for offices, residential bed rooms, shops, warehouses, dining areas, medical areas and other areas on both the interior and exterior of buildings Uses of techniques for constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness Adapt with in-field modifications to fit older structures and must always adhere to best practices, code requirements, and policies and procedures Completes work order repairs, maintenance, and modification via the work order system and includes the installation of framing, wall board, composition board, sheathings, etc., for walls, floors, stairs, ceilings and roofs, installs dropped ceilings Prepares underlayment, including patching concrete areas; and lays such types of flooring as rolled vinyl, vinyl tiles, ceramic tile and hardwood Repairs tiles, ceramic tile, hardwood, and other types of flooring and wall finishes Repairs, textures, and paints as needed when repairing or installing wallboard, composition board, tile and siding Maintains roofs using composition and wooden shingles, repairs trim areas. Repairs and installs windows, screens and shades, doors, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, hardware and locks Cuts and replaces glass panes; measures, cuts, shapes and installs moldings and trim pieces Builds forms, pours and finishes concrete and does masonry work including making repairs and laying new bricks and blocks Builds and installs such items as shelves, bins, cabinets and framed boards; covers some items with formica or plastic laminates Installs various types of hardware and such wall mounted items as soap dispensers and display cases Operates such power and hand tools as hammers, saws, planers, jointers, routers, mortises, sanders, grinders, drills and drill presses Properly uses, performs operator maintenance on and stores tools and equipment, both during and after work is completed Works with and guides the work of patients, temporary carpenters and occasionally apprentice carpenters Maybe called upon to assist in small scale asbestos abatement projects, in the trade, as necessary Possess a valid state driver's license and a U.S. Government motor vehicle operator's identification card within sixty (60) days of assignment to this position Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD60224A Physical Requirements: The employee performs tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion, including frequent medium lifting (up to 50 pounds), pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, and negotiating confined spaces. Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. The incumbent will require the ability to work in a variety of work site, including roofs, scaffolds, crawl spaces, ladders, etc. The employee must be able to distinguish colors. The employee is standing or walking most of the time.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the SPF and Screen-Out Element 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. Examples include: Use techniques for constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness; studies blueprints, sketches, and work orders; fit, install, and maintain finished hardware such as locks and kick plates. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month & year starting and year ending dates AND hours worked per week. Selective Placement Factor (Screen-Out) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: Current, Valid State Driver's License 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 Boise VA Medical Center 500 West Fort Street Boise, ID 83702 US
• Name: Emily E Hammond
• Phone: 208-422-1000 X4835
• Email: [email protected]