This position is located in the Facility Management Department of Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The primary purpose is to perform journeyman-level carpentry work involving the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and alteration of building structures and components in support of facility maintenance and repairs. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Structural Carpentry: Erects minor structures and modifies existing structures by determining dimensions, materials, and locations of doors and windows; cuts, squares, mortises, levels, and secures sills; installs joists, studs, plates, and braces; and calculates, lays out, cuts, and installs rafters using framing squares and rafter tables to ensure proper alignment, strength, and structural integrity.
Interior Trim: Installs and finishes baseboards, base mold, toe mold, crown mold, chair rails, picture molding, and wainscoting by accurately measuring, cutting, mitering, fastening, countersinking nails, and filling openings to achieve a smooth, professional finish.
Door and Window Installation: Measures, cuts, fits, and installs door and window frames, casings, hinges, locks, and strike plates; uses levels and squares to ensure proper alignment; and adjusts doors and windows for proper fit, swing, operation, and locking.
Maintenance and Alterations: Performs maintenance, repair, and alteration work on siding, roofs, doors, windows, partitions, and existing structures; constructs additions, relocates doors and partitions, and measures, cuts, assembles, and installs shelving, bulletin boards, rough cabinets, signs, scaffolding, and other building components.
Masonry: Constructs, maintains, and repairs brick, block, and stone structures and surfaces; lays materials in straight, level rows, removes damaged sections, prepares openings for doors and windows, repairs partitions and walkways, and mixes and applies mortar as required.
Plastering and Finishing: Mixes, applies, repairs, and finishes plaster and stucco on walls and ceilings; installs, tapes, and textures drywall; and applies primer, paint, and epoxy coatings to achieve durable, smooth, and finished surfaces
There are no education requirements.
dori.sombrero@ihs.gov · 928-697-4391
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $31.33 – $36.52/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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