Carpenter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando, FL seeks a skilled Carpenter for the Facilities Management Service - engineering Branch. The incumbent will perform day-to-day construction, installation, repair, and modification of wood structures across OVHCA campus and off-site clinics.

Work includes following blueprints, using hand/power tools, and planning material needs. Responsibilities include demolition and reconstruction of offices and clinics, constructing custom casework, and

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating the ability to perform carpentry duties with close tolerance and structural soundness.
• Ability to read and interpret oral instructions, blueprints, and work orders.
• Experience with measuring, layout, and use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Duties include demolition and reconstruction of offices, labs, clinics and patient areas.
• Construct casework such as consoles and cabinets; ship crates and protect delicate instruments.
• Resurface existing casework, including cutting, shaping, fitting, and installing surfaces.

Skills

Equipment Assembly - Installation -/-

Interpret Instructions - blueprints

Materials Measurement and Layout

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Job description

Summary

The incumbent serves as Carpenter within the Facilities Management Service - engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS). Will be responsible for the day-to-day construction - installation - repair - and modification of wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness throughout the main campus and off-site business office for all Outpatient clinics.

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: 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.

Duties

• Duties include - but are not limited to: Demolition and reconstruction of offices - laboratories - clinics and specialty patient areas are included
• Construction of one-of-a-kind pieces of casework such as consoles and cabinets
• Work from oral instructions - blueprints - work orders and rough sketches
• Plan and lay out work to be done - select proper tools - determine materials to be used and accomplish the work in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade practices
• Constructs shipping crates - water tight for delicate instruments and equipment
• Estimate time and material for all carpenter and related work
• Works from oral instructions - blueprints - drawings - work orders - and rough sketches
• Resurfaces existing casework including the cutting - shaping - fitting - and installing of plastic laminated and or wood surfaces
• Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM - 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM or Sunday to Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM - 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM or Monday to Friday 7:00AM - 3:30 PM - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM - 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM*Note-Exact TOD for this position will be discussed during the interview and may be adjusted to meet the facility/dept needs
• Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD02663A Physical Requirements: Carpenters at this level work in wood shops and at job sites
• When working in a shop - they stand for extended periods while operating machines such as bench planers - saws - and drill presses
• The work requires considerable bending - kneeling - and stooping
• When at a job site - strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy band bulky materials such as sheets of plywood - framing members - and other building and construction materials
• Carpenters use manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions
• On-site work typically requires bending - stooping - crawling - and climbing on ladders - scaffolding - and rooftops
• They may lift and move materials up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) - unassisted - and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.