Carpenter

This incumbent will serve as a Carpenter for the Construction, Maintenance & Operations section of Facilities Management Service at the Seattle & American Lake campuses and all associated CBOC's and Valor's of VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS).

Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs tasks such as but not limited to laying out and installing suspended (acoustical) ceilings; prepares floors and installs Vinyl, composition tile, carpet, and ceramic floor tiles, and builds concrete forms for flatwork and foundations. Submit completed as-built drawings for all installations and modifications to new or existing construction. Construct dust containment compartments and know the proper use of negative air machines and HEPA filters.

Conforms to all VA directives, policies and OSHA rules and regulations related to safety, life safety, health and hazardous materials. Assembles a list of materials and supplies and obtains formal quotes from vendors needed to complete work assignments. Repairs and installs the following types of roofing: torch down, metal and composition materials. Forms, places and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, approaches and ramps.

Installs and repairs floors such as but not limited to vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet squares, rubber floor material, linoleum and ceramic tile. Constructs and repairs and installs casework, plastic laminate counter tops, shelving, and other work surfaces. Constructs, installs, and repairs window frames, shelving. Installs and finishes and repairs drywall. Builds load bearing & non-load bearing walls using wood & metal studs.

Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications to independently layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Performs work assigned by oral and written instructions and through building plans and engineering drawings. Read sand interprets blueprints, furniture floor plans, shop drawings, and "as built" blueprints. Maintains tools in safe and working order. Uses tools and materials of the trade including but not limited to stationary woodworking equipment and leveling instruments.

Demonstrates proficiency in how to don proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when a task requires it. Performs tasks such as but not limited to laying out and installing suspended (acoustical) ceilings; prepares floors and installs Vinyl Composition Tile, carpet, and ceramic floor tiles, and builds concrete forms for flatwork and foundations. Submit completed as-built drawings for all installations and modifications to new or existing construction.

Construct dust containment compartments and know the proper use of negative air machines and HEPA filters. Conforms to all VA directives, policies and OSHA rules and regulations related to safety, life safety, health and hazardous materials. Assembles a list of materials and supplies and obtains formal quotes from vendors needed to complete work assignments. Repairs and installs the following types of roofing: torch down, metal and composition materials.

Forms, places and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, approaches and ramps. Installs and repairs floors such as but not limited to vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet squares, rubber floor material, linoleum and ceramic tile. Constructs and repairs and installs casework, plastic laminate counter tops, shelving, and other work surfaces. Constructs, installs, and repairs window frames, shelving. Installs and finishes and repairs drywall.

Builds load bearing & non-load bearing walls using wood & metal studs. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications to independently layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Performs work assigned by oral and written instructions and through building plans and engineering drawings. Read sand interprets blueprints, furniture floor plans, shop drawings, and "as built" blueprints.

Maintains tools in safe and working order. Uses tools and materials of the trade including but not limited to stationary woodworking equipment and leveling instruments. Demonstrates proficiency in how to don proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when a task requires it. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD40881A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to stand/or walk for long periods of time and must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

Work is often performed in awkward and cramped positions and on ladders, scaffolds and scissors lifts. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. The incumbent must be able to wear a respiration device.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of 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 Selective Placement Factor (Screen-Out) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position.

Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: English Language Proficiency. 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.