Painter

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Butler VA Medical Center and is part of the Minor Improvement Team (MIT) under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Engineer.

The incumbent performs maintenance, repairs, applications and installations associated with the plastering and painting trades throughout the medical center.

He/she will install and finish drywall, repair existing walls and ceilings of all types, prepare areas for finish application and then apply the correct finish.

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: Dexterity and Safety Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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.

Major Duties:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD023860 Major Duties Include but not limited to: Correctly fabricate station signs using computerized engraving machine and other sign shop equipment or lettering with stencils.

Prepare new and existing drywall and plaster surfaces for finish application.

Plan and lay out work to be accomplished and select the proper tools, materials and methods to complete the job in accordance with the accepted trade practices.

Finish new plaster and drywall surfaces and repair existing surfaces.

Determine, mix and apply the proper plastering materials on all types of backgrounds such as metal, wood, lath, wallboard and masonry surfaces.

Complete the finishing work to obtain a smooth surface or proper texture. Prepares surfaces and use appropriate coating techniques in performing painting duties.

Interior and exterior painting are both required using brush, roller or spray type painting. They will prepare each surface to achieve the desired finish.

Independently plans, constructs, alters, maintains, and repairs buildings, structures, partitions, panels, shelving, concrete forms, furniture, acoustical ceiling systems, wood or metal-framed walls, ceilings and soffits, gypsum wallboard, handrails, wall protection, and corner guards.

Installs, replaces, and repairs flooring surfaces to include but not be limited to vinyl composite tile, vinyl plank, carpet, and sheet goods.

Hangs items on walls using anchors, installs blocking and bracing as required.

Incumbent is required to perform work to close tolerances and operate a wide variety of specialty wood working tools and hand tools.

Incumbent must be able to set up, adjust and maintain all tools per their individual specifications. Plans, measures and lays out carpentry materials using general and precision techniques.

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints to ensure accuracy.

Incumbent would be required to complete other tasks as needed including but not limited to finishing drywall, painting, placing and finishing concrete, perform locksmith duties, sign shop duties and operate equipment such as backhoe, skid loader, mini excavator, pickup trucks and small dump trucks.

When required this position will perform other trades within the MIT shop such as general carpentry, locksmith duties, ICRA control installations and operation of trucks and equipment.

Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toed shoes and the use of an N-95 respirator and participating in a respirator fit testing program.

Physical Requirements: In performing daily tasks, physical effort and stamina is required in walking, stooping, kneeling, working with hands over head or in close quarters and in strained positions, lifting and using different muscles in different positions.

The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic work platforms. Requires good vision (with or without glasses) and should have good hearing (aid permitted).

They frequently handle, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 80 pounds.

The incumbent will be required to work from ladders, scaffolds and platforms, and in cramped and hard-to-reach places.

Most work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Frequent lifting, carrying, and setting up materials and equipment that weigh up to 80 pounds. He/she is standing or walking much of the time and must be in good overall physical condition.

Physical capability to regularly walk long distances, dexterity and accurate eye hand coordination, and corrected 20/20 vision are required.

Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in various weather and temperature conditions.

May be subjected to excessive dampness or chill, close quarters, uneven walking surfaces, working on ladders or scaffolding and confined spaces.

Must work alone or in cooperation and coordination with others. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant orders.

The incumbent will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner.