This position is responsible for journeyman-level carpentry and mason work, maintenance and repair, and preventive maintenance requirements for the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Ceriter and is located within Engineering Service under the Maintenance & Operations Supervisor.

Duties

The incumbent of the position performs the following major duties and responsibilities: Carpentry: Incumbent performs the following major duties and has the following responsibilities: selects, installs, and repairs doors and door accessories, windows, and structural members, such as wood or metal studding, floor and ceiling joists, roof rafters, flooring, and roof sheathing; installs suspended ceilings, insulation, paneling, resilient floor covering, rubber base, shelving, shingles, wall and floor cabinets, carpeting, plastic laminate on wall, hangs and finishes drywall; constructs/ installs counter tops, cabinets, and items of a special nature which cannot be purchased due to uncommon measurements/ needs, etc. Performs maintenance, repair and/or construction of a variety of structures and surfaces of brick, block, tile, stone, and other related materials. Incumbent repairs/ restores furniture by reproducing parts; reproduces building parts made of wood, such as cornice, antique moldings, windows, etc. Incumbent may occasionally drive a truck up to 11/2 tons to deliver materials and install outdoor Christmas decorations. Assist roofers in the application of roofing. Must have knowledge of and be able to use any of the accepted trade methods and techniques to coordinate the accomplishment of large or small jobs; be accomplished in the use and set up of power and hand tools to cut, tool, and resurface wood and wood substitutes, cutting bevels, rabbets, chamfers, dados, and miter joints, laminating and bending of materials; able to sharpen and maintain tools of the trade, such as saws, saw blades, chisels, etc., as well as shop equipment, such as table saw, jointer, surface and mortise machine; able to read, interpret and apply blueprints and specifications of a complicated nature, such as VA Master Installation specifications; have a good knowledge of advanced shop math and be able to use and apply references contained on a carpenter square as needed in laying out angles and complex cuts. Masonry: Maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, block, and stone. Grade 10 masons work from oral instructions, blueprints, work orders, and rough sketches. They plan and lay out the work to be done, select the proper tools, determine materials to be used, and accomplish the work in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade practices. They lay common and face brick, cinder and cement block, glass block, and various artificial and natural stone in constructing and repairing such items as walls, walks. Must have knowledge of the masonry trade in planning work and determining methods and techniques to be used. They must have skill in cutting and shaping brick, block, and stone in constructing and repairing window and door 0penings, and corners. At this level, masons must have a knowledge of the techniques and procedures of brick, block, and stonework. In addition to laying whole brick and block, they must have the skill necessary to cut and shape brick to complete corners. They must have the knowledge necessary to enable them to construct windowsills, lintels, and arches capable of supporting the walls above the openings. In sealing off windows and doors, they must ensure that courses are laid evenly and that completed work _blends with existing brickwork. Masons must be skilled in use of the trowel in spreading mortar and finishing joints and in the use of gauge line, spirit level, and plumb bob in obtaining straight courses. They use air hammers, hand hammers, chisels, and crowbars to remove portions of walls and in preparing damaged areas for repair. In mixing mortar, they must ensure that the proper proportions of sand, lime, cement, and water are used to obtain desired consistency. In addition, they must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools such· as brick or napping hammer, brick or skill saw in cutting and shaping brick and axe, pick, chisel, and hammer in cutting or shaping stone. General Maintenance: The incumbent must have knowledge and skill that includes the following: Laying floor tile, such as vinyl composition tile, carpet tile, lock maintenance, masonry, ceramic tiles, grouting, and bricklaying, laying out and installing ceiling grid and ceiling tile, framing drywall partitions, finishing drywall, plastering, and general carpentry work, installing door closures and door stops, hanging bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks, etc., installing safety treads on steps, cuts and installs various types of glass. Work is assigned to the incumbent by the supervisor and others through logbooks, work orders, engineering drawings or orally. Is responsible for selecting and safely using proper tools, devices, manuals, references, and efficient procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD92144A

Requirements

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:Drive SafelyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse 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 Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428 US
• Name: Tyler Willis
• Phone: 937-268-6511 X2883
• Email: [email protected]