This Mason position is located in the Facility Management Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System, located at the Togus location. This position is full-time at 40 per week.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Maintains, repairs, alters, and constructs interior and exterior surfaces built of a variety of block, stone, concrete and brick. Lays face and common brick, a variety of block, stone, concrete, quarry mosaic, ceramic and structural glazed tile, glass blocks, and fire brick. Repairs and constructs such items as wells, walks, chimneys, manholes, lockers, catch basins, and floors. Repair and maintain roofs, drains, scuppers, downspouts, and install floor tiles and suspended ceilings. Must have the ability to mix and apply plaster and finish plastered surfaces of interior and exterior walls and ceilings of new construction and/or repair existing structures, including stucco. Performs construction, alteration or modification, repair and replacement of items and structures such as framework, doors, windows, screens, paneling, interior and exterior trim, as well as the installation of wood and steel joists. Checks, inspects, repairs, and modifies a wide variety of office and wood furniture, including desks, file cabinets, chairs, lockers, dressers, bed boards, wardrobes, and convalescent chairs. Uses complex tools and equipment such as sliproll forming machines, crimpers, and beading machines for sheet metal repairs. Must have a good knowledge of shop mathematics to calculate angles, pitch and quantity of materials. Must know how to set up all power and hand tools associated with the maintenance mechanic trade in order to complete tasks such as cutting bevels, rabbets, grooves and miter joints. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: May be Authorized Telework/Virtual/Remote Work: Not Authorized Position Description/PD#:Mason/PD00314S Relocation or Travel Incentives: Not Authorized Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Notifications: Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment. This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is in the Competitive Service. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 12/30/2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 11:59pm on 11/4/2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every two (2) weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/30/2024. 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: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: This position requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Working on ladders and scaffolds, which require you to work overhead or in a stretched, cramped or awkward position. Arm movement is considerable when nailing and using such hand tools as handsaws and planers. You will occasionally lift and carry items that weigh 50 pounds or more. Working Conditions: Some work is done inside a shop area where you are subject to cuts or danger from flying splinters and chips. On some occasions there will be sawdust in the air, which can be unpleasant. This position involves work outside in all kinds of weather and sometimes may be exposed to rain or very cold weather. Work on scaffolding, high ladders, or rooftops involve danger of falling.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Togus VA Medical Center 1 VA Center Augusta, ME 04330 US
• Name: Krista Beacham
• Phone: (804) 675-5000 X13736
• Email: [email protected]