Over 1 Million Paying Vacancies Available. Discover Your Dream Vacancy with Us!

Are you looking for a Carpenter? We suggest you consider a direct vacancy at Veterans Health Administration in Kings. The page displays the terms, salary level, and employer contacts Veterans Health Administration person

Job opening: Carpenter

Salary: $31 - 36 per hour
City: Kings
Published at: Mar 14 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Incumbent serves as a carpenter journeyman and performs carpentry work in the construction, repair and alteration of the Brooklyn Medical Center

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities will include: Applying 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; Using mathematics and performing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; Using common carpenter's rule/square in terms of measuring material to the nearest 1/32 of an inch; Applying 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; Selecting proper glues, epoxies, bonding agents and other materials required in a hospital setting; Measuring, cutting, and fitting wood, dry wall, window glass, light gauge metals, etc. to repair items according to appropriate trade practices; Reading work orders, equipment manuals, catalogs, sketches/drawings for gaining information to effectively assemble or repair equipment, doors, windows and hardware; Writing information on work orders, purchase order requests and other shop records; Reviewing work orders to determine problem and scope of work required; Planning and laying out the work, selecting appropriate tools, supplies, parts and materials to accomplish work; Reviewing and interpreting drawings, blueprints and manuals as required to determine facility/system layout and location of specific structures and fixtures; Making preventive maintenance inspections to determine safety hazards, damage and repair requirements; Setting up and operating 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; Setting up and adjusting stationary power equipment and performing routine maintenance by lubricating machines, changing and sharpening saw blades, and adjusting drive belt tensions; Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary. Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD03011A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/26/2024. 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: YThe ability to perform the duties of the Carpenter without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes: performing carpentry duties to build, remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install, and maintain various building structural components; using basic trade mathematics to measure and lay out work; using and maintaining hand and power tools; reading and interpreting work orders and blueprints; and selecting the appropriate tools and materials to complete each project. Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work assignments require the frequent handling of heavy materials and parts weighing more than 45 pounds. The work also requires pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and climbing for sustained periods of time. Physical effort is often strenuous and is typical of industrial construction trades. The work is performed in a shop atmosphere that is frequently hot, dusty, dirty, and noisy. The Carpenter may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather. Working conditions are not always favorable. Some work is performed in a shop area with good lighting, temperature control and ventilation; but some work may be performed in abnormally hot, cold, wet, dark and/or poorly ventilated locations. Some work requires the use of ladders and scaffolds.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

  • Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
  • Name: Shalonda Hinds
  • Phone: 518-225-6701
  • Email: [email protected]

Map

Similar vacancies

Carpenter Mar 20 2024
$31 - 36

Major duties and responsibilities will include: - Applying the full range of carpentry skills and techniques to remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install and maintain various building structural ...