Seasonal Full-Time Carpenter

This position is located in the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section of the Facilities Management Service at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. The purpose of the position is to perform a variety of duties in the carpentry and related construction trades which involves the installment, alteration, and repair of buildings and structures
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Applies the full range of carpentry skills and techniques to remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install and maintain various building structural components to accomplish repairs, alterations, additions and occasionally new construction;
Uses common carpenter's rule/square in terms of measuring material to the nearest 1/32 of an inch;
Apples knowledge of stationary and portable shop materials such as various types and grades of wood, nails, hardware, finishes, molding, wall coverings, and roofing materials necessary to select the correct materials and apply correct trade methods of repair;
Selects proper glues, epoxies, bonding agents and other materials required in a hospital setting;
Measures, cuts, and fits wood, dry wall, window glass, light gauge metals, etc. Reads work orders, equipment manuals, catalogs, sketches/drawings for gaining information to effectively assemble or repair equipment, doors, windows and hardware;
Plans and lays out the work, selecting appropriate tools, supplies, parts and materials to accomplish work;
Reviews and interprets drawings, blueprints and manuals as required to determine facility/system layout and location of specific structures and fixtures;
Makes preventive maintenance inspections to determine safety hazards, damage and repair requirements;
Sets up and operates the full range of industrial woodworking and related power and hand tools, such as portable drills, clippers, joiners, sanders, routers, power activated nail guns, combustion type saws, screw fasteners, drill presses, and table saws;
Sets up and adjusts stationary power equipment and performing routine maintenance by lubricating machines, changing and sharpening saw blades, and adjusting drive belt tensions;
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Carpenter/PD50250A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
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Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. your performance and conduct;
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
Materials
Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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., spiritual; community; student; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Work assignments require the frequent handling of heavy materials and parts weighing more than 45 pounds. Physical effort is often strenuous and is typical of industrial construction trades.
The Carpenter may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather. Some work is performed in a shop area with good lighting, temperature control and ventilation; 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.