Carpentry Jobs

This position functions as a Carpenter for the Marion VA Medical Center, Marion, IL within the Maintenance and Operations section (M&O) of the Facilities Management Service. In addition to the hospital, support services are provided to all Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs). Major Duties Performs the full range of carpentry duties including cutting, constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying steel (steel stud systems), wood, and composite materials to accomplish repairs, alterations, additions, and occasional new construction. Accomplishes close tolerances, precise fit, structural soundness, and a finished appearance by measuring and cutting materials to exact specifications using straight, angle, and curved cuts. Prepares and uses hand and power tools and equipment to construct and make repairs to structural components such as rafters, walls, drop ceilings, staircases, flooring, windows, frames, doors, interior and exterior trim, furniture, cabinets, concrete and concrete forms, scaffolding, drywall, roof decking, and related structures. Plans, measures, and lays out carpentry projects. Estimates materials for repair, minor improvement, maintenance, and station labor projects in order to provide management with cost figures for special projects, preventative maintenance, equipment repair, and improvement projects. Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating machinery, changing and sharpening blades, and adjusting drive belt tensions. Performs a variety of work in related labor trades including shop cleaning and medical center grounds snow removal. Drywall/Sheetrock: Measures, cuts, and shapes sheets using hand and power tools, accommodating mechanical and structural features. Installs on walls, ceilings, and structural framing, ensuring proper alignment and fit. Flooring: Installs, repairs, and replaces a variety of flooring systems. Prepares subfloors and measures, cuts, and secures flooring using hand and power tools, adhesives, fasteners and mechanical systems appropriate to flooring type. Concrete Work: Constructs, repairs, and replaces small slabs, footings, pads, curbs, walkways, and equipment pads.Uses patch compounds, bonding agents, epoxy fillers, and other approved materials to restore strength and appearance. Roofing: Installs, repairs, and replaces sheet metal roofing systems using specialized tools to fabricate, cut, shape and bend materials for installation. Prepares roof decking surfaces prior to installation. Performs tuckpointing on brick, block, and masonry structures. Removes cracked or loose mortar and replaces with new mortar to retore structural integrity.Insulation: Installs, repairs, and replaces wall insulation materials. Prepares wall framing. Measures, cuts, and secures installation to meet R values, fire ratings, and manufacturer's specifications. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: PD10538A Physical Requirements: Considerable standing, stooping, and bending is required. Climbing and working from ladders and scaffolds in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions is necessary. Using a hammer and other hand tools necessitates considerable arm and hand movement and dexterity. Lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds. Items over 50 pounds are infrequently carried or others assist in movement. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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. U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of carpentry trade work that requires intermediate level skills to help construct, alter, maintain, and repair wooden buildings, structures, cabins, ships, boats, docks, boardwalks, bridges, floors, decks, handrails, fences, signs, partitions, panels, and/or other items made of wood, wood substitutes, and composite building materials. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is March-November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-April 2027. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Perform recurring building and /or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance mechanics. Work will consist of carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, electrical, cement work, masonry, and operation of various types of motor vehicles, loaders, bobcat, and other equipment. Work with the care for common power and hand tools as well as work with the materials associated with the trades. Work from sketches, work orders, basic blueprints and verbal instructions which are complete in terms of type of job required and materials and methods to be used. Responsible for detailed layout, selection of tools and materials and for accuracy, completeness and adherence to standards. Physical Demands: Duties require the incumbent to sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, work in uncomfortable positions, and possibly walk over rough, uneven terrain. The incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing, gloves, face shields, and/or a respirator that may be uncomfortable; and the incumbent is likely to work from ladders, scaffolds, rooftops, and/or elevated platforms. The incumbent is expected to be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and may be expected to lift and/or carry items exceeding 50 pounds in weight. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in both indoor workshops and outdoor work sites. Work outside may be subject to extreme weather conditions, with wind, rain, snow, and ice, in temperatures ranging from below 0 to over 100 degrees. Depending on the geography of the park unit assigned, work may take place at elevations ranging from sea level up to 10,000 feet. The incumbent is exposed to sawdust, noise, fumes, vibration, cuts, and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment, and may occasionally be exposed to hazardous materials that can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation and burns, as well as microbiological organisms and potentially hazardous wildlife. The incumbent is expected to wear personnel protective equipment as required and comply with all safety and occupational health requirements. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/02/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. Volunteer Experience: 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. U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Occupancy of government quarters may be required. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing. You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license will be required in such cases. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

About the Position: This position is located at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with the Directorate of Public Works. Develop detailed job plans for construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair projects by sequencing trade work and identifying required labor, materials, equipment, and estimated man-hours. Inspect work sites to identify project requirements by applying journeyman-level carpentry experience, accepted trade practices, drawings, sketches, specifications, time constraints, and material availability. Prepare labor and material cost estimates for construction and carpentry projects by using computerized estimating systems, engineered performance standards, historical data, and shop mathematics. Plan or estimate work involving doors, windows, fencing, gates, finishes, coatings, roofing, flooring, plumbing, masonry, concrete, sheet metal, and related work, excluding electrical work. Operate a motor vehicle to conduct site visits and perform routine driver maintenance in support of planning, estimating, inspection, and coordination duties. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Planner and Estimator (Carpenter) without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in developing standard work sequences, creating job plans, and preparing cost estimates for routine construction and maintenance projects. I visit job sites to identify requirements and use basic drawing tools to prepare sketches for tradesmen. I work under general supervision, resolving standard issues independently - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHSICAL EFFORT Work may require bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed both inside and outside. Inside work may be performed in shop areas where the incumbent is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery.