Seasonal Painting Worker

Full Job Description

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

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of materials Practices in Construction, Structure Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) SCREENOUT: Possess work experience as a Painter in operation, practices, tools, equipment and painting materials.

Ability to satisfactorily work accomplish coating work including camouflage work by standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling, and spraying, apply other related methods and techniques as cutting-in techniques and dip and overflow methods so that surfaces are fully coated and free from drips and runs, and to read and follow directions that explain how to apply and use prepared solvents and thin, mix, and stir coating materials.

Skilled in standard finish processes such as hammer tone, wrinkle, and non-skid finishes which are applied as per set process. Has had safety training in this or related occupation.

Can recognize obvious hazards, follow safety directions and precautions and not endanger self or co-workers. Completed projects were spot checked by a supervisor during and at the time of completion.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: 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; religious; 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.

Major Duties:

Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates.

Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first.

**INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday, January 5th, 2026** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

Duties: Prepares and paints and exterior and interior surfaces. Mixes, thins, matches, tints and tones coating materials following specific oral and written directives.

Applies coating materials such as primers paint, varnishes, shellacs, using standard application methods and ensures that coating meets surface protection requirements.

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

Isle Royale National Park: Isle Royale National Park is a large, remote, and isolated island in the northwestern corner of Lake Superior.

With numerous lakes and native wildlife such as moose and wolves, the park offers a superb setting for recreational opportunities such as boating, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking, and more.

Isle Royale is located approximately 70 miles north of the park's administrative headquarters in Houghton, MI.

Isle Royale is 99% federally-designated Wilderness with no roads, few telephones, no cellular coverage, limited amenities, and limited opportunity to travel to the mainland.

The primary mode of travel throughout the island is by boat or hiking. Internet access for personal business on government computers is permitted during non-business hours.

Government provided Wi-Fi is also available at most duty stations. Groceries and other supplies are delivered weekly or bi-weekly depending on incumbent's specific duty station on the island.

To protect Isle Royale's fauna from disease and other maladies, pets are prohibited.