Carpenter

Veterans Health Administration; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL seeks a skilled Carpenter to support the Facilities Management Service. The role covers equipment assembly, installation, repair, and interpretation of blueprints for the hospital and related outpatient centers.

Applicants should demonstrate training or experience proving ability to perform carpentry duties and read specifications; work involves following detailed instructions and using a range of tools and equipment under

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform carpenter duties.
• Ability to follow instructions and read specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry tasks such as installation, repair, and assembly according to specifications.
• Utilize and maintain hand and power tools.
• Interpret instructions and blueprints to complete projects.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Installation

Reading blueprints

Materials measurement

Layout

Technical practices

Tools and equipment handling

Tools

Blueprint reading

Use and maintain tools

Job description

This position functions as a Carpenter for the Marion VA Medical Center, Marion, IL within the Maintenance and Operations section (M&O) of the Facilities Management Service. In addition to the hospital, support services are provided to all Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs).

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:

• 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.