Carpenter

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is within the Maintenance & Operations Section of Facilities Management at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. The role is for a Journeyman Carpenter and Locksmith, with the potential for responsibilities in roofing and masonry to support maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects at the facility. Primary duties include carpentry, construction, and related tasks such as installation, modification, and repair of buildings and structures.

• Utilizing a comprehensive range of carpentry skills and techniques to remove, disassemble, repair, replace, install, and maintain various building structural components to facilitate repairs, modifications, additions, and occasional new construction projects Applying mathematical skills to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division accurately Measuring materials precisely with common carpentry tools such as rulers and squares, with measurements accurate to the nearest 1/32 of an inch Demonstrating knowledge of stationary and portable shop materials, including different types and grades of wood, nails, hardware, finishes, moldings, wall coverings, and roofing materials to select appropriate materials and apply correct repair methods Selecting suitable adhesives, epoxies, bonding agents, and other materials necessary for a healthcare environment Measuring, cutting, and fitting materials such as wood, drywall, window glass, and light gauge metals to ensure proper repairs according to trade standards Reviewing work orders, equipment manuals, catalogs, sketches, and drawings to gather necessary information for effective assembly or repair of equipment, doors, windows, and hardware Documenting work activities and requesting parts or materials through work orders, purchase requests, and other shop records Analyzing work orders to identify problems and determine the scope of work required Planning and organizing tasks by selecting appropriate tools, supplies, parts, and materials to complete projects efficiently Interpreting drawings, blueprints, and manuals to understand facility and system layouts, including the locations of specific structures and fixtures Conducting preventive maintenance inspections to identify safety hazards, damages, and repair needs Setting up and operating a wide range of industrial woodworking and related power tools, such as portable drills, saws, sanders, routers, nail guns, and screwdrivers Preparing and adjusting stationary power equipment, performing routine maintenance like lubricating machines, sharpening saw blades, and adjusting drive belts Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Carpenter/PD50250A Physical Requirements: Physical Demands - Work assignments require the frequent handling of heavy materials and parts weighing more than 45 pounds. The work also requires pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and climbing for sustained periods of time. Physical effort is often strenuous and is typical of industrial construction trades. Working Conditions - The work is performed in a shop atmosphere that is frequently hot, dusty, dirty, and noisy. The Carpenter may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather. Working conditions are not always favorable. Some work is performed in a shop area with good lighting, temperature control, and ventilation, but some work may be performed in abnormally hot, cold, wet, dark, and/or poorly ventilated locations. Some work requires the use of ladders and scaffolds.

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