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Posted: January 6, 2026 (9 days ago)

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PAINTING WORKER

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$26.05 - $30.34

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves preparing and painting various surfaces like wood, metal, and concrete for the Air Force, including cleaning, mixing paints, and applying coatings to protect them.

It's a hands-on role for someone who works well independently and can handle physical tasks in different weather conditions.

A good fit would be a current Department of Defense civilian employee with practical experience in painting or similar trades, who values safety and detail-oriented work.

Key Requirements

  • Current assignment as a civilian within the Department of Defense
  • Ability to perform painting tasks without more than normal supervision (screen-out element)
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
  • Technical practices in surface preparation and coating application
  • Skill in using measuring instruments and interpreting instructions or blueprints
  • Ability to use, maintain, and care for painting tools and equipment
  • Understanding of materials like paints, primers, varnishes, and safety procedures

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties associated with the treatment, preparation, and coating of wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, or other surfaces.

This is an internal Department of Defense vacancy announcement. The area of consideration is limited to civilians currently assigned within the Department of Defense.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4100 Painting And Paperhanging Family.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Working Conditions:The work is done inside and outside, with dirt, spray, and fumes usually present.

The employee is sometimes required to prepare, treat, and coat surfaces outside in all types of weather.

Protective equipment and clothing such as safety shoes, safety glasses or sun glasses, gloves, rain gear, hard hats, coveralls, respirators and other protective gear are required, which are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.

Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts and bruises; may occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Major Duties:

This is an internal Department of Defense vacancy announcement. The area of consideration is limited to civilians currently assigned within the Department of Defense.

Prepares surfaces by scraping, wire brushing, masking, spackling, and sanding surfaces. Cleans, degreases and removes oil or wax buildup.

Mixes, thins, blends, matches, tints, and tones coating materials following specific oral and written directives.

Applies coating materials such as primers, paints, varnishes, and shellacs, using standard application techniques and ensures that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements.

Uses and maintains tools. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-12860241-068515-4V-KMC