Painter

Summary The incumbent will function as a Painter, within the Associate Director, Operations Service for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS). The Painter serves in the fully-skilled technical capacity. The painter is a skilled and experienced journeyman painter responsible for preparing, finishing, refinishing all types of interior and exterior surfaces to include gypsum wall board, plaster, concrete, metal, wood, brick, masonry, asphalt, glass, flooring, tile, porous materials, etc. Responsibilities Due to the age of the complex (1920-1940s buildings and infrastructure), the Painter must have expert knowledge and skill in historical procedures, methods, techniques, and materials in order to identify the potential presence of hazardous materials, blend old and new finishes, and work with aged materials to restore to new and modern finishes. The Painter will paint parking lot striping, parking spots, fire lanes, crosswalks, fire hydrants, fire suppression pipes, way finding signage, outdoor railings, concrete curbing, steps, and other various surfaces that are beyond basic commercial surface painting and require special applications and processes. Painter will work overhead, in crawlspaces, on the ground, under structures, on ladders, on rooftops, etc. The Painter will set up scaffolding, ladders, harnesses, etc. for work involved with hard-to-reach areas. The Painter must have skill and knowledge with regard to advanced techniques such as mixing in aggregate and reflective materials into coatings in order to develop parking lot reflective striping, slip resistant floor coatings, etc. The Painter must be able to determine appropriate methods and techniques needed for different painting and coating applications. The Painter must be able to identify and apply appropriate chemicals (anti-growth agents, varnishes, paint removers, solvents, etc.), primers, bases, paints, etc. for the intended application and be able to further evaluate and determine suitability during and after application. Painter must be able to independently interpret specifications, plan and line out work requirements and materials needed, order materials, stage sites and make them ready for construction, develop phasing plans, communicate with customer and hospital with regards to interruptions caused by work, complete infection control measures, and exercise sound judgment when executing the work. Painter will receive work orders electronically and/or orally from the respective supervisor. The Painter will create and document his/her own work as a result of customer direct interaction and surveying of the site during Preventative Maintenance procedures. The Painter must have sufficient skill in the use of all trade tools to include brushes, rollers, stripers, sprayers, booths, trowels, straight edges, screeds, gauges, viscosity testers, spreaders, scaffolding, ladders, harnesses, texture guns, hydrometers, measuring tapes and calculators. Painter will protect areas from paint overspray by use of tape, plastic, cloths. Protective Personal Equipment (respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, protective clothing and boots, harnesses, monitoring devices for confined spaces, etc.) will be required daily in the completion of duties. The painter is a skilled and experienced journeyman painter responsible for preparing, finishing, and refinishing all types of interior and exterior surfaces including gypsum wall board, plaster, concrete, metal, wood, brick, masonry, asphalt, glass, flooring, tile, porous materials, etc. Painter will apply prime coats and surface preparation materials and chemicals in order for surfaces to receive proper finished coats, which may include one to three applications or more. The Painter must have knowledge and skill in order to work with resins, compounds, and other materials in order to build up, shape, and level surface to match adjacent surfaces or create aesthetic transitions. Painter will set up and ensure areas are properly ventilated through the initiation and use of negative air machines and Infection Control Risk Assessments and Permits. The Painter will utilize spray booths and wear appropriate respirators and PPE in performance of duties. The Painter will work with hazardous materials and generate reportable chemical wastes. As such, the Painter must have expert knowledge in the use of these materials, handling, storage, and reporting. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD02260A Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45-pounds and over Heavy carrying, 45-pounds and over Straight pulling Pulling hand over hand Pushing Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking, 5-hours Standing, 1-hour Crawling/kneeling, .5-hour Repeated bending, .5-hour Climbing, legs only, .5-hour Climbing, use of legs and arms Both legs required Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Both eyes required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) Mental and emotional stability Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation 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 Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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, 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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Practices in Construction, Structure Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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. Education Additional Information 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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