Painter

Summary

The Painter serves under the supervision of the Maintenance and Repair Supervisor. The function of this unit is the complete painting maintenance of all buildings, including fixtures, furniture, equipment, etc., and new construction as required.

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Duties

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coating work accomplished by any of the accepted methods of the trade, including such special finishing techniques as marbling and graining.
• Determines the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the finish required.
• Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rotten stone, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins, and mixing and applying pre-coating agents.
• Prepares materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing in various additives.
• Cuts, fits, and installs window and door glass using glazing clips and putty.
• Taping and finishing of sheet rock.
• Estimating materials, submitting requests for purchase, assembling of materials and tools, ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Responsible for inventory, researching parts and material, pricing items in stock.
• Responsible daily for the cleanliness of the work area and the job site.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Position Description Title/PD # : 08150A

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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, 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 or 2-year trial 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Practices in Construction, Structure
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety

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 Painter prepares and coats surface from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms where the surface is to be coated, which may be in cramped and hard to reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The painter frequently lifts, carries, and sets up material and equipment that weighs up to ten pounds. He is also required to do a considerable amount of moving furniture, such as desks, filing cabinets, and other materials and equipment that weigh forty pounds or more.

Work is done inside or outside. Dirt, spray, and fumes are usually present. Occasionally the painter may be required to wear protective equipment and clothing that are heavy and uncomfortable. Incumbent is also exposed to irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract that may result from painting, spraying, chipping off paint and plaster, and harmful fumes from chemicals and paints. The Painter is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. He may occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones, cuts, and scrapes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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 applicant's 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.

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