Carpenter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Journeyman Carpenter and Locksmith to support maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects at the VA Medical Center. Primary duties include carpentry, construction, and related tasks such as installation, modification, and repair of buildings and structures.

Role may grow to include roofing and masonry responsibilities to support ongoing facility operations.

Qualifications

• No specific training length is required, but show evidence of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform the work with normal supervision.
• Interpret instructions and blueprints to guide carpentry work.
• Awareness of materials and measurement/layout techniques.
• Competence in using and maintaining tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and construction tasks for buildings and structures.
• Install, modify, repair, and renovate facilities as needed.
• Support roofing, masonry, and related maintenance projects when required.

Skills

Supervision level

Blueprint reading

Tools

Equipment installation

Tools maintenance

Materials handling

Measurement & layout

Technical practices

Job description

This position is within the Maintenance & Operations Section of Facilities Management at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. The role is for a Journeyman Carpenter and Locksmith, with the potential for responsibilities in roofing and masonry to support maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects at the facility. Primary duties include carpentry, construction, and related tasks such as installation, modification, and repair of buildings and structures.

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 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 Supervision
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

A valid State Driver's License is required. A safe driving record is needed.

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.