Mason
Federal government of the United States
- Brooklyn, NY
- $31.78-37.12 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Accepting applications
Position Description Title/PD#: Mason/PD26238A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedRequirementsConditions 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.
- 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
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 fallsEducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationReceiving Service Credit or 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.Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.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 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.
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