Carpenter

Veterans Health Administration • Marion, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as a Carpenter for the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois, within the Maintenance and Operations section of the Facilities Management Service. The position also supports Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs).

The Carpenter performs carpentry work involving steel stud systems, wood, and composite materials to repair, alter, add to, and occasionally construct facilities. Work includes planning and laying out projects; measuring, cutting, constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying structural components; and estimating materials for maintenance, repair, and improvement projects. The role also performs routine tool and machinery maintenance and related labor-trade work, including shop cleaning and snow removal on medical center grounds.

Specific work includes drywall and Sheetrock installation; installation, repair, and replacement of flooring; small concrete construction and repair; sheet-metal roofing; tuckpointing brick, block, and masonry; and installation and repair of wall insulation. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position requires considerable standing, stooping, bending, climbing, and working from ladders and scaffolds, including in awkward positions. The employee lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds; heavier items are infrequently carried or moved with assistance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to show the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Provide detailed resume descriptions supporting knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties.
• Meet the screen-out element and demonstrate the job-related competencies: 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the required online onboarding and provide acceptable identification and application documents.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• As VA Health Care Personnel, receive an annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.

Responsibilities

• Cut, construct, install, repair, and modify steel stud systems, wood, and composite materials for repairs, alterations, additions, and occasional new construction.
• Measure and cut materials to exact specifications, using straight, angle, and curved cuts to achieve precise fit, close tolerances, structural soundness, and finished appearance.
• Use hand and power tools and equipment to construct and repair rafters, walls, drop ceilings, staircases, flooring, windows, frames, doors, trim, furniture, cabinets, concrete forms, scaffolding, drywall, roof decking, and related structures.
• Plan, measure, and lay out carpentry projects.
• Estimate materials for repair, minor improvement, maintenance, and station labor projects to provide management with project cost figures.
• Maintain machinery and tools, including lubricating machinery, changing and sharpening blades, and adjusting drive belt tension.
• Perform related labor-trade work, including shop cleaning and snow removal from medical center grounds.
• Measure, cut, shape, and install drywall or Sheetrock on walls, ceilings, and structural framing, accommodating mechanical and structural features and ensuring proper alignment and fit.
• Install, repair, and replace flooring systems; prepare subfloors and secure flooring with appropriate tools, adhesives, fasteners, and mechanical systems.
• Construct, repair, and replace small concrete slabs, footings, pads, curbs, walkways, and equipment pads; use approved patch compounds, bonding agents, and epoxy fillers as needed.
• Install, repair, and replace sheet-metal roofing systems; fabricate, cut, shape, and bend roofing materials and prepare roof decking before installation.
• Perform tuckpointing on brick, block, and masonry structures by removing loose or cracked mortar and replacing it.
• Install, repair, and replace wall insulation, preparing framing and securing insulation to meet R-values, fire ratings, and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may, upon request and approval before appointment, credit job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service toward the rate of annual leave accrual; this is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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