Mason

As a Mason, you will serves as a mason in the White House Field Office works under the general supervision of a Mason Foreman. Position is with Public Buildings Service, White House Service Center, located in Washington, DC. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Repairs, alters and constructs exterior and interior surfaces such as ceilings, walls and beams. Lays common brick and face brick, firebrick, cinder and cement block, glass block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural stone in constructing and repairing such item as walls, walks, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, boilers and catch basins. The incumbent constructs window sills, lintels, and arches capable of supporting the walls above the openings and must be able to cut, shape and finish stone. Performs new plastering on a recurring basis on all types of background such as metal, wood or gypsum lath, wall board and masonry surfaces, as well as repair and patching of plaster and stucco surfaces. Performs a variety of plaster work such as running baseboards, moldings, cornices, and applying special finishes, constructs molded plaster cornices, plaster panels and trim and attaches to walls in accomplishing repairing or patching, prepares damaged areas to insure that the new plaster will adhere to surface and surrounding plaster, applies new plaster and finish in such a manner that it blends with adjoining area.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job. Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Perform work inside and outside and in dirty, greasy, and noisy conditions. You will be exposed to hazards of electrical shock, burns, cuts, bruises, dust, and other injuries. You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions. Lift, carry, and/or move objects, which requires moderately heavy physical efforts. You will be required to carry, set up, and work on ladders and/or scaffolding. You will also be subject to noise, minor burns, electric shocks, cuts and bruises, and other injuries. Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. You may be required to undergo a medical examination before you start work because of these conditions.