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Summary The WG-9 Maintenance Mechanic (Carpenter/Painter) Position is assigned to the Maintenance Unit C within the Engineering Service of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Responsibilities Maintenance Mechanic the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to: Performs routine carpenter duties to include assembly and installation of various items such as modular furniture and wall partitions. The primary duties of the incumbent are to plan, layout, build, fabricate, install, maintain, repair and replace building interior and exterior structural, architectural and finish features including furnishings, modules and related equipment. Incumbent is responsible to manage ,surfaces, select proper type of paint for the prescribed surface, coordinate with JHQVAMC interior design, and prepares surfaces to receive paint as required. Performs routine carpenter duties to include assembly and installation of various items. Typical work assignments include the performance of visual examinations and work layout to determine the need for, and the performance of, preparatory work to support space moves and planning and execution of new fabrication. Prepares surfaces and applies coating techniques that will insure surfaces have a smooth-textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements. Determines the methods, techniques. devices, an materials that are best suited to the surface finish required using a glossy finish, or a finish that must meet specified thickness and levels. Plans, measures and lays out carpentry materials. Measures, cuts repairs, installs and modifies items such as concrete forms, roof decking, rafters, walls, staircases, windows, and frames. Ability to interpret complex instructions. Interprets sketches, blueprints, building codes, and uses shop mathematics. Interprets complex or incomplete instructions. Must be qualified to use a variety of tools such as saws, hammers, metal and wood files, augers, shovels, paint brushes, spray guns, torque wrenches, feeler gages, planes, skill saws, radial arm saw, band saws, chain saws, joiners, electric sanders, voltmeter, ohmmeter, fuse tester, in the performance of their assigned duties. Operates and uses carpentry tools by setting up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Operates and uses a wide variety of machines and tools. Uses various production techniques such as silk screen printing, application of reflective .sheeting and lettering with machines. Makes stencils, templates, or paper patterns as necessary, to reproduce designs or shapes. Thorough knowledge of wood and wood substitute materials and construction techniques. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00-04:45 Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD60257A Physical Requirements: Considerable physical exertion is required at times. due to large equipment and components in the systems that must be maneuvered into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Considerable manual manipulation and physical strain exerted in tedious repairs and hard-to-get-to locations. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platform at times due to high locations or hard-to-reach places. Works in tiring positions, stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and standing. Work is performed both inside and outside. Required to work on top of tall buildings. Required to work on top of tall buildings in abnormal temperature and all types of weather conditions. Work required at . times in drafty attic spaces and cramped areas with low overheads. Hazards from electrical shock and possibility of burns. May work in contaminated areas and may be subject( to obnoxious gases and fumes, cuts, bruises, and scrapes. Noise level may often be high. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE: Applicants must maintain a current state issued valid driver's license, You must provide a legible copy of your license to verify the year issued and expiration date along with the name on the document with your application. You will not be contact for this document. This is required at the time of application. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at . Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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