Mason - Public Buildings Service

GSA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Paid holidays

Job summary

GSA in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Mason to perform interior and exterior masonry work under the supervision of a Mason Foreman at the White House Field Office.

The position involves laying brick and stone, plastering, and constructing arches and lintels, with work performed indoors and outdoors in dirty, noisy conditions. Applicants must meet security requirements and pass background investigations; medical examinations may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in masonry repairs and new construction.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and specifications.
• Work safely in environments with dust, noise, and variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Repair, alter, and construct interior and exterior surfaces such as ceilings, walls, and beams.
• Lay common brick, face brick, firebrick, and stone for walls, chimneys, and related structures.
• Construct window sills, lintels, arches, and finish stone surfaces as required.
• Perform plastering and patching on various backgrounds and repair damaged plaster surfaces.

Skills

Masonry

Brick laying

Blueprint reading

Job description

Summary

As a Mason, you will serves as a mason in the White House Field Office works under the general supervision of a Mason Foreman. Position is with Public Buildings Service, White House Service Center, located in Washington, DC. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Learn more about this agency.

Duties

• Repairs, alters and constructs exterior and interior surfaces such as ceilings, walls and beams.
• Lays common brick and face brick, firebrick, cinder and cement block, glass block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural stone in constructing and repairing such item as walls, walks, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, boilers and catch basins.
• The incumbent constructs window sills, lintels, and arches capable of supporting the walls above the openings and must be able to cut, shape and finish stone.
• Performs new plastering on a recurring basis on all types of background such as metal, wood or gypsum lath, wall board and masonry surfaces, as well as repair and patching of plaster and stucco surfaces.
• Performs a variety of plaster work such as running baseboards, moldings, cornices, and applying special finishes, constructs molded plaster cornices, plaster panels and trim and attaches to walls in accomplishing repairing or patching, prepares damaged areas to insure that the new plaster will adhere to surface and surrounding plaster, applies new plaster and finish in such a manner that it blends with adjoining area.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
• Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
• Perform work inside and outside and in dirty, greasy, and noisy conditions. You will be exposed to hazards of electrical shock, burns, cuts, bruises, dust, and other injuries. You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions.
• Lift, carry, and/or move objects, which requires moderately heavy physical efforts. You will be required to carry, set up, and work on ladders and/or scaffolding. You will also be subject to noise, minor burns, electric shocks, cuts and bruises, and other injuries. Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions.

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The WG-10 salary range starts at $34,71 per hour.

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

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:

• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• A Measurement and Layout
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

• Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.