Masonry Worker (Plasterer)

Air Education and Training Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform masonry, plastering, cement finishing work in constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing and modifying structures and items requiring close tolerance fit, structural soundness, fine finishes and decorative effects. Under higher graded workers, plans and lays out work from basic blueprints, rough sketches, construction drawings, surveys and work orders. Uses and maintains basic tools and equipment. Maintains bench stock levels of parts, materials, tools and equipment at prescribed levels. Performs masonry worker tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. Performs work in the application and finishing of plaster surfaces in the construction and repair of interior walls and ceilings and stucco exterior walls. Repairs and constructs cement and concrete surfaces and structures. Determines proper mixtures and setting time for concrete requirements. Follows safety practices and procedures that have been established, including safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3600 Structural And Finishing Work Family.
• Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
• The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a WG-3603 MASONRY WORKER (PLASTERER) without more than normal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of masonry techniques and procedures involved in laying a variety of brick, block and stone.
• Knowledge of plasterer methods and techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the work methods, sequences, techniques of cement work.
• Knowledge of regulations, procedures and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
• Skill and ability in constructing, installing, repairing and modifying structures.
• Ability to apply safety and environmental standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, procedures.
• Ability to use and maintain power tools, hand tools and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Nice To Haves

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible

Responsibilities

• Plans and lays out work from basic blueprints, rough sketches, construction drawings, surveys and work orders.
• Uses and maintains basic tools and equipment.
• Maintains bench stock levels of parts, materials, tools and equipment at prescribed levels.
• Performs masonry worker tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of interior and exterior surfaces and structures.
• Performs work in the application and finishing of plaster surfaces in the construction and repair of interior walls and ceilings and stucco exterior walls.
• Repairs and constructs cement and concrete surfaces and structures.
• Determines proper mixtures and setting time for concrete requirements.
• Follows safety practices and procedures that have been established, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• May be required to train and/or guide lower grade employees.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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