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Mason
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-site Ann Arbor, MI $36.8 – $42.9/hr Apply by Sep 16, 2026 Masonry ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position serves as the Mason (Carpentry) for the Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) under the supervision of the Carpenter Supervisor. The incumbent is required to work independently or with little or no supervision and resolve problems associated with the work of the office.
What You'll Do
- →MAJOR DUTIES Masonry: 100%The position has primary duties in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures, requiring comprehensive knowledge of all masonry materials/terminology and possesses the skill to use them efficiently.
- →Typical work assignments include laying common and face brick, firebrick, cinder and cement block, glass block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural stone in constructing and repairing items such as walls, walks, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, boilers, and catch basins.
- →In addition, they apply base, intermediate and finish coats of plaster over metal lath, wallboard, and masonry surfaces.
- →This includes repairs to existing plastered or stucco surfaces interior and exterior.
- →They must also be able to perform a variety of complex brickwork such as circular smokestacks in addition to laying whole brick in straight, horizontal rows.
- →FACTOR LEVELS Factor 1, Skill and Knowledge: Incumbent must be a journeyman mason with rough carpenter skills.
- →Must have comprehensive knowledge of all masonry materials/terminology and possess the skill to use them efficiently.
- →Must be familiar with properties and able to select and mix proper portions of masonry materials to obtain desired consistency.
- →Master level skill in cutting and shaping brick, block, and stone in constructing and repairing window, door openings and corners.
- →Must be able to solve complex arithmetic problems, figure angles, and layout for joint cuts.
- →The incumbent must have the skill necessary to cut and shape brick to complete corners.
- →This will enable them to construct windowsills, lintels, and arches capable of supporting the walls above the openings.
- →Doing this will ensure that courses are laid evenly and that completed work blends with existing brickwork.
- →Must be familiar and able to use all masonry tools trowel, gauge line, spirit, and laser levels, plumb bob, electric/air-hammers, grinders, drills, gas and electric saws, brick and napping hammers, ax, pick and shovels.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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) 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 74a6d42e-f9fe-4a40-a796-a945a7dee250
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