Wood Crafter Leader
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located at a Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center Sepulveda Ambulatory Care and Nursing Home or the West Los Angeles Campus. The work includes performing work as a Journeyman Woodcrafter and leading a crew of Journeyman Woodcrafters and Carpenters.
- Directing the daily unit activity to include: assigning work orders ordering parts maintaining parts inventory inspecting completed work etc.
- Obtaining information and/or directions from supervisors on improvement projects and other work related issues.
- Maintaining technical knowledge for the building repair modification and maintenance of all structures including sidewalks parking lots stairs shelves cabinet work etc.
- Works closely with the Building Maintenance Shop Foreman on all types of new installations in-house project work structural maintenance inspection of contractors submittals project blueprints etc.
- Incumbent inspects all contractors project work and work sites and review of new shop equipment submitted by vendors.
- Working alongside other tradesmen to solve problems requiring multiple disciplines.
- Assuring tradesmen follow instructions perform work in a workmanship manner and meet assigned deadlines.
- Assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
- Making safety and preventive maintenance inspections of all shop equipment hand tools and proper use for safe operation.
- Reports to the Maintenance Foremen (Structural Unit Supervisor) for direction and supervision.
- In addition to performing the duties as a journeyman wood crafter the incumbent must have the ability to lead three or more workers to perform their duties.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: Wood Crafter Leader/PD11072O
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- 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.
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/14/2026.
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:
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/Working Conditions:
The incumbent frequently picks up and carries parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Due to the size and weights of large materials and other related components the incumbent will use hoists and pulleys and or forklifts to transport materials and parts over 50 pounds. Incumbent makes repairs from ladders scaffolding platforms and frequently works in hard-to-reach places. Incumbent is subject to stooping stretching bending and kneeling for long periods of time. The incumbent is required to work inside outside on top of tall buildings in drafty areas and in cramped areas with low overheads. Incumbent is exposed to changes in temperature while working inside outside on top and below buildings. Mechanics are subject to cuts and burns from working around other building systems such as sheet metal steam lines and electricity.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Receiving Service Credit for 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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 applicants 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
