Maintenance Mechanic/Carpenter

Summary THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE The Maintenance Mechanic/Carpenter position is located at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Ft. Wayne, Indiana Responsibilities Major duties include:

Installs ceiling tiles, floor tiles, metal studs, drywall, ceramic tiles, wallpaper, wall panels, toilet partitions, doors, and door frames complete with hardware, carpet, counter tops, kitchen cabinets, etc; Alters, repairs, and modifies items and structures such as framework, rafters, various styles of roofs, doors, drywall, finished paneling, ceilings, vinyl floor tile, windows, interior and exterior trim, staircases, trusses, and beams, gutters, etc., where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and structural soundness or appearance are important; Repairs high-grade wooden items such as cabinetry, shelving, furniture, and woodwork for use in homes, offices, medical applications, etc; Lays brick and repairs joints of concrete block and similar building materials, including the preparation of suitable mortar and the preparation of surfaces to be repaired; Works on new and old construction, the setting of tile for walls and floors, repairs curbs, and installs sidewalks; Works from incomplete blueprints, sketches, oral instructions, and work orders and constructs objects requiring straight, angled, or curved cuts; Installs new roofs, including metal flashing, gutters, vents, and other roofing accessories, and to repair or replace facia, sheathing, boards, beams, and joists; Rebuilds major components and assemblies, such as differentials, transmissions, and engines; Completes alignments and adjustments of the various components and assemblies according to specifications, e.g., adjustments to timing gears in the engine and alignments between the transmission, transfer case, propeller shaft and drive axles; And All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:

Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

The incumbent works at benches or while material is on supports. This requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. They also work on ladders and scaffolds which require working overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions.

Arm movement is considerable when nailing and using such tools as handsaws and planers. Work may also require physical exertion and the lifting or carrying of various weights. Concrete work requires heavier effort in handling and finishing of the project.

WORK CONDITIONS: The worker is subject to cuts from hand or power tools and danger from flying splinters and chips of wood. Shop work may also be unpleasant due to the presence of sawdust in the air.

Frequently, the incumbent works outside, in all kinds of weather. There are times when protection from weather conditions is limited to unheated building shells. Incumbent is subject to danger of falling when working on roofs and from scaffolds and ladders.

They are exposed to the possibility of burns from hot asphalt, as well as cuts and bruises. Working with asphalt results in exposure to unusually dirty conditions that are damaging to clothing and shoes. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications.

For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration.

The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates.

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. 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; religious; 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. Education Additional Information 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. 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.