Summary The position is assigned to the Mason shop, a department of Carpentry shop, within the Maintenance and Repair Section of Facilities Engineering Service within the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System (SFVAHCS). The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System consists of the Medical Center at the main campus and five Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Responsibilities Major duties listed but not limited to: Mason Duties: Brickwork and associated tuck pointing; bricklaying as required to repair existing, cutting and splitting of bricks and blocks; includes, but not limited to, common and face brick, terra cotta, cement, and cinder block. Interior expansion joint replacement; creates or replaces expansion joints and edges using forms, edging tools, jointers, and straightedges. Construction of steel reinforced support pads for building equipment. Removal of shower/tub enclosures and converting to shower stalls; installs ceramic and stone tilework throughout, including the floor, taking care to create proper slope in floor for drainage and ensuring it is watertight. General ceramic tile work for wet areas, such as kitchens, bathrooms, operating room scrub areas and labs. Creates window and doorway openings in concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls; installs windowsills and door jambs, along with lintels used to support the weight of the wall above the openings. Prepares substrate surfaces, lays out, forms up, pours, and finishes concrete sections in roadways and sidewalks, taking care to ensure height and slope matches the existing within one-fourth inch. Constructs and repairs retaining walls. Shapes and repairs sandstone capstone and ridge. Repairs existing manholes and catch basins, adjusting for proper height and slope to drain. Construction and maintenance of patio areas, using paving stone or brick, requiring that materials be sorted by size and shape, so it can be laid out and arranged according to strength and aesthetic appearance. Frames, places, and finishes concrete as well as drills, cuts, chips, and cores, concrete to make necessary repairs to floors, ceilings, sidewalks, walls, curb and gutter, and parking lots. Carpenter Duties: Repairs and constructs walls of various materials like gypsum, stucco, concrete, plaster, steel stud, block, or brick. Alters wall layouts by demolishing and rebuilding, bracing with steel framing. Taping, mudding, and texturing as needed. Cuts and patches cores and holes in floors, ceilings, and walls as required for needed repairs. Installs metal shelving, cabinets, and pallet racking. Preps surfaces and installs vinyl coated floor tile, solid sheet vinyl flooring or other substrates. Installs new or replaces existing carpet tiles, and various forms of vinyl flooring using the proper tools and adhesives, coordinates with the Interior Designers for color and material selection. Installs window and door frames in new and pre-existing areas and refits doors and windows in metal casings. Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit, structural stability, and weathertight assemblies. Apply wood, metal, and various composite materials for both interior and exterior finishes. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Mason-Carpentry/PD80443A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. 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 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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. Driving records exhibiting an at-fault accident or moving violation must prompt a review of driver suitability for the transport of patients. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/15/2024. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices 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. Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. Physical Requirements: The work is active, frequently requiring heavy physical effort. The incumbent must have the physical strength, safe approach and stamina to cope with heavy lifting and strenuous work, such as mixing mortars, setting concrete and gypsum blocks, or carrying up to 90 pounds of materials, tools, or equipment. Standing, kneeling, and stooping for long periods of time are routine. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the Mason is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. He/She is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals are used, and vibration of equipment. Incumbent works indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions such as high and extremely low temperatures. Some outdoor projects may require work near moving vehicles and exposure to the possibility of falls while working on scaffolds or ladders. Workers are subject to high noise levels from operating power tools, or other hazards such as airborne dust, cuts, bruises and irritation of eyes and skin from exposure to chemicals. The use of protective gear such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves is required. He/She safely drives in all types of traffic and/or weather conditions and is exposed to possible accidents and injury. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution. Additional Information 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.