Carpenter

Summary This position is located at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) - located in Prescott - AZ. This position is part of the Maintenance Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS). The primary purpose of the position is serve as a carpenter journeyman performing carpentry work in construction - repair - alteration and modification of wooden items and structures throughout the facility. 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 Special Palcement Factor: Candidate must possess a current valid State 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. Duties The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plans the layout from a work order to select appropriate type and quantity of materials and complete assigned workConstructs and repairs drywall partitions - flooring - windows - doors and hardware - acoustical and plaster ceilings - millwork and casework including wall cabinets of wood and metalErects and dismantles wood and steel scaffoldsConstructs concrete forms for concrete pourPerforms roofs and flashing repairsReplaces broken glass in windows - doors combination windows and partitionsPerforms exterior works such as constructs sheds - signs - all types of fences - benches and temporary barricadesInterprets drawings - blueprints and specificationsOperates and uses a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and toolsWork Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD05205A Physical Requirements: Work requires considerable bending - kneeling - and stoopingIf the assignment is located at a job sitestrenuous physical exertion may be required when handling heavy/bulky materials such as sheets of plywood and other building/construction materialsUse manual or portable power tools for extended periods of time in uncomfortable positionsConstruction work typically requires bending - stooping - climbing on ladders - scaffolding and rooftopsLifts and moves materials weighing up to 75 poundsWith assistance may lift/move heavier itemsWorking Conditions: When working in shop areas - exposed to moderate or high noise levels from machinery - sawdust - glue fumes and hazards related to power equipmentWhen working at project construction sites - exposed to prevailing weather conditions and hazards associated with working around/on scaffolding and laddersSubject to cuts - bruises - and contusionsMay work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics that are typically dusty and dirtyWork indoors can be in cramped - hothumid areasWork outdoors can at times be during inclement - hot - or cold weatherUses personal protective equipment.