Carpenter

Carpenter

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Design, fabrication and installation of cabinets, shelves, benches, displays, frames, etc. Most of this type of work must be custom made to fit around or between permanent objects. Lab counter tops, shelves, and other similar items are required to be covered with Formica, incumbent sets door frames, hang doors, cuts door openings in masonry walls, installs locks and panic hardware, lays floor tile, replaces/installs ceiling tiles, mounts and adjust door closers.
• Hangs and finishes drywall. This work consists of constructing walls, repairing damaged walls that contain holes, cracks, broken gypsum board, drywall board or metal lath; taping of joints, installation of plaster or similar drywall material and finishing the walls or ceiling to a smooth surface without cracks or ridges.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling cracks with filler, etc.
• Repairs/replaces floor tile and ceiling tile, repairs floors, expansion joints, furniture, etc. This requires the ability to match existing patterns and colors.
• Responsible for the cleaning and proper care of all the tools and equipment he uses and for safe work practices at all time to prevent injury to personal or damage to government property. Incumbent prepares requests for parts, tools, materials and services as required.
• Incumbent, by the nature of the work, often works with other crafts.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD260118A

Physical Requirements:

• The duties of this position require physical exertion involving lifting, pushing, or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes;
• Physical effort is exerted in walking, running, climbing, crawling, and bending;
• Strain related to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching, or stooping for extended periods of time. Considerable fatigue results from working overhead, such as hanging and finishing drywall, painting plaster ceiling and ceiling tile.

Working Conditions:

• Lighting, heating and ventilation in work area - Incumbent is exposed to heat, restricted ventilation and poor illumination in areas such as equipment rooms;
• Weather conditions to which exposed when working outdoors - Incumbent is exposed to all weather conditions when working outside (parking areas, roof, etc.);
• Temperatures to which exposed in the work area - Incumbent is exposed to varying climatic conditions from an office to environmentally controlled space, to excessive heat such as in the boiler plant;
• Dust, grease, and soiling of clothing and skin surfaces - Incumbent is exposed to various hazardous materials in the course of performing work assignments. Selectee provided with protective clothing, equipment and safety devices for personal protection;
• Noise and vibration - The equipment rooms are above the normal decibel rating and hearing protection is provided;
• Gases and fumes - Hazardous gases/fumes are in the work environment during various tasks. Respiratory protection is provided for the incumbent;
• Hazards in the work environment - Incumbent is at risk of injury from falls, burns, bruises and cuts. Incumbent works on tall ladders and scaffolds using dangerous power tools. Incumbent works in crowded areas and around moving machinery. Incumbent is also required to work in patient areas which are contaminated with various diseases including HIV, TB, and is issued personal protective equipment/clothing to be worn.