Job Description
**Telework Eligible**
No
**Major Duties**
- Plans, constructs, and repairs a variety of supply, shipping, and storage containers and similar items.
- Selects the proper type and grade of wood/wood substitute from a few grades of soft pines, fir, plywood, and masonite.
- Selects containers, protective devices, cushioning materials, methods, and techniques needed for packing a variety of tools, parts, equipment, and other items.
- Custom packs various items that cannot be made to fit into containers of standard size.
- Applies highly detailed knowledge of cleaning, drying, and preservation methods to material.
- Operates a variety of power tools and material handling equipment.
**Qualification Summary**
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Wood Worker without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of this job such as, receive general guidance on assignments; constructing boxes, crates, etc.; measures and saws materials to lengths that are needed; distinguishes between different sizes and kinds of lumber, such as soft pine, plywood, etc.; requires assistance to do more than routine tasks. 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, religious, 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. Physical EffortOften required to stand, stoop, bend, push, pull, lift, reach, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers with a weight limit up to 90 pounds and/or using lifting devices such as floor hoists or cranes. Working ConditionsWorks in shop area of large warehouse which sometimes is uncomfortably warm, cold, cool, damp and drafty. Occasionally works outside in all types of weather conditions. Exposed to hazards, such as loud noise from tools and machinery; nose, eye and lung irritations from sawdust; possible cuts from sharp blades and tools; skin abrasions and splinters from handling unfinished wood; and possible injuries from flying wooden particles and fasteners. Required to wear ear, eye, and foot protection at all times while working around the above hazards.
Job Tags
Work at office, Remote work,