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Summary Possess detailed knowledge and skills at a journeyman level of building construction techniques and methods. Installs ceiling/floor/ceramic tiles, metal studs, drywall, wall panels, toilet partitions, doors and door frames complete with hardware, carpet, countertops. Alters, repairs and modifies building structures, frames and furniture. Plans and complete projects from initial layout to final assembly. Lays brick and repairs concrete blocks. Prepares mortar and surfaces to be repaired. Responsibilities The duties of the Maintenance Mechanic (Carpenter) includes but is not limited to: Installs ceiling tiles, floor tiles, metal studs, drywall, ceramic tiles, wallpaper, wall panels, toilet partitions, doors and door frames complete with hardware, carpet, counter tops, kitchen cabinets, etc. Alters, repairs, and modifies items and structures such as framework, rafters, various styles of roofs, doors, drywall, finished paneling, ceilings, vinyl floor tile, windows. Interior and exterior trim, staircases, trusses, and beams. gutters, etc., where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and structural soundness or appearance are Important. Plans and-completes projects from Initial layout to final assembly or Installation. Repairs high-grade wooden Items such as cabinetry, shelving, furniture, and woodwork for use in homes, offices, medical applications. etc. Selects, cuts, turns, shapes, joins, bonds, fits, assembles, and decorates wooden materials and parts. using the full range of hand and power woodworking tools, machines, and techniques. Determines the tooling, durability, cost, strength, and appearance of a variety of softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, veneers, and wood substitutes when planning and completing projects. Lays brick and repairs joints of concrete block and similar building materials, Including the preparation of suitable mortar and the-preparation of surfaces to be repaired. Works on new and old construction, tile setting of tiles for walls and floors, repairs curbs, and installs sidewalks. Works from incomplete blueprints, sketches, oral Instructions, and work orders. Determines the roofing work to be done, locating leaks and determining their cause and extent of damage. Selects the work method to be followed for repair, and determining and using a greater variety of roofing materials and accessories such as shingles, roofing felt, and asphalt. Responsible to install new roofs, including metal flashing, gutters, and other roofing accessories. Applies a wide range of techniques to set up and tailor appropriate machines, tools, and accessories to accomplish projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (Schedule may change based on the needs of the service). Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic (Carpenter)/PD92430 Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Applicants must receive a minimum of two points on the below screen-out element to be deemed eligible for consideration. Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (be able to possess 2 of 4 of the following skills: installation of acoustic ceilings, metal stud framing, commercial construction layout and framing, commercial door & door hardware). JOB ELEMENTS. The below job elements (skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics considered necessary for success on the job) are approved by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for individual occupations as well as for jobs having common requirements. Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid stated issued Driver's License. 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: Works at benches or while material is on supports. This requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Will work on ladders and scaffolds which require working overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Arm movement is considerable when nailing and using such tools as handsaws and planers. Work may also require physical exertion and the lifting or carrying of various weights. Concrete work requires heavier effort in handling and finishing of the project. Working Conditions: Worker is subject to cuts from hand or power tools and danger from flying splinters and chips of wood. Shop work is also unpleasant due to the presence of sawdust in the air. Frequently the incumbent works outside in all kinds of weather. There are times when protection from weather conditions is limited to unheated building shells. They are subject to danger of falling when working on roofs, scaffolds, and ladders. They are exposed to possibility of burns from hot asphalt, as well as cuts and bruises. Working with asphalt results in exposure to unusually dirty conditions that are damaging to clothing and shoes. NOTE: Your answers will be verified against the information you provide on your resume, documents, and information supplied by your references. If you do not clearly describe your experience in your resume, you will be rated ineligible. We cannot make assumptions about your work experience and skills. Education None required. Additional Information The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.