Carpenter

U.S. Coast Guard•New London, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This WG-4607-9 Carpenter position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG Academy Public Works Section, in New London, Connecticut. The position performs carpentry and painting duties and carries out repairs, new installations, alterations, and general maintenance on buildings and structures throughout the Academy grounds, both indoors and outdoors. Typical work includes constructing, finishing, repairing, and installing structural items; repairing or installing institutional hardware and fittings; constructing or repairing exterior structures; and applying standard coating materials for painting work.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Applicants are evaluated on their ability to perform the duties; qualifying experience and training are assessed for relevance, scope, and quality, regardless of where or how acquired.

Responsibilities

Perform carpentry and painting duties.
Make repairs, new installations, alterations, and conduct general maintenance on interior and exterior buildings and structures on the Academy grounds.
Construct, finish, repair, and install structural items such as framework, rafters, drywall, plaster, door and window frames, and interior and exterior trim.
Repair or install institutional hardware and fittings, including screens, towel racks, mirrors, benches, countertops, tables, lockers, closets, ceiling tiles, and floor and wall tiles.
Construct or repair exterior structures such as baseball dugouts, sheds, stairs, fences, and benches.
Perform painting work using and applying coating materials such as paint, varnish, lacquer, shellac, epoxy resin, and Teflon.