Carpenter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair is seeking a carpenter at the Boise VA Medical Center. The role involves constructing, repairing, and modifying wood structures while reading blueprints and work orders. You will fit and install hardware, including locks, and maintain locksets.

Physical tasks include lifting and working at varied sites, with exposure to noise and moving machinery. The ideal candidate has documented carpentry experience and can interpret blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform carpentry duties; must be documented on resume.
• Experience will be evaluated against OPM standards and cross-checked with job duties.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches and work orders to determine scope and layout.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures with close tolerance fit and soundness.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and work orders to plan tasks.
• Fit, install and maintain hardware such as locks, kick plates, and related components.
• Maintain and repair padlocks and various locksets (mortise, cylindrical, push button).

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Tools handling

Quality workmanship

Tools

Power tools

Lock hardware installation tools

Measuring tools

Job description

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

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. Minimum Qualifications include, but are not limited to: 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; maintain and repair padlocks and mortise, cylindrical, and push button combination locksets. 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.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without 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:

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 sites, 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. Some work is performed in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and related power equipment. When working at job sites, workers may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. They are subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. Carpentry workers may work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics which may be dusty and dirty. The employee uses protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves.