Carpenter

Veterans Health Administration • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

This position is within the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The Carpenter constructs, maintains, and repairs structural components and a wide range of interior and exterior installations that support medical center operations. The role helps ensure facility structures and building systems remain safe, functional, and compliant with medical needs and building code requirements.

The Carpenter performs layout and measurement tasks, interprets blueprints and shop drawings, and applies codes, specifications, and design requirements. The position involves constructing, installing, and finishing items such as trim, cabinets, counters, bookcases, workstations, and benches, as well as selecting appropriate materials for project requirements and building codes. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The work requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and working in awkward or cramped positions for extended periods. The Carpenter may regularly lift, carry, and position loads up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier items. Tasks may involve holding materials while securing them, climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, and using vibrating tools. Physical stamina and strength are required for repetitive or sustained movements throughout the workday.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated VA position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment; refusing the test results in denial of employment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the required online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Complete all application requirements listed in the announcement's Required Documents section.
• Serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification that continued employment advances the public interest to remain employed after the probationary period.
• Provide evidence of training or experience sufficient in scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to perform the work; detailed descriptions must be included in the resume.
• Demonstrate competencies in equipment assembly, installation, and repair; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; materials; measurement and layout; technical practices; and using and maintaining tools and equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Comply with the VA seasonal influenza vaccination requirement or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair structural components and interior and exterior installations.
• Perform layout and measurement tasks and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Ensure work complies with fire ratings, codes, design specifications, and building requirements.
• Follow safe work practices and use personal protective equipment properly.
• Operate woodworking machinery.
• Interpret and apply complex blueprints, schematics, codes, and drawings.
• Use judgment to interpret blueprints, select materials, sequence tasks, and ensure structural alignment and finish quality.
• Construct, install, and finish trim work, cabinets, counters, bookcases, workstations, and benches.
• Select suitable wood, metal studs, plastics, and composite materials to meet project requirements and building codes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees.
• Annual leave accrual may be credited for qualifying job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service, if requested and approved before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed