Mason

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/31/2024.

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: 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
• Measurement and Layout

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:
MASON
Incumbent is required to lift and carry brick, block, cement, sand, steel and other heavy objects (70 to 100 pounds). Required to work from scaffolds and ladders, work on roofs, parapets, and in confined areas. Must be capable of working out problems safely when moving material to and from job sites using his initiative to expedite the work.
CARPENTER
Considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Works on ladders, requinng stretching; sometimes works in cramped or awkward positions. Uses dollies to move heavy objects but may lift objects ranging in weight about 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:
MASON
Incumbent is required to work indoors and outdoors, sometimes In areas subject to extreme heat or cold. Will be exposed to dust, dirt and chips generated by working with the required masonry materials.
CARPENTER
Major portion of work is performed indoors, in shop or in other areas of the Medical Center, including patients' rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, etc. Subject to injuries in use of powered machinery, cuts, dirt, noise from machinery. Works on ladders and scaffolds. Must sometimes work in cramped or awkward positions. Possibility of broken bones from falls