Seasonal Painting Worker

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal period for this position is May-November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026 NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039 hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season dates noted above. See additional information section for details.

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 CONTRCUTION, STRUCTURE TECHNICAL PRACTICES (theoretical precise, artistic) 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:

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

Removes scale, rust, dirt and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly.

Obtains supplies and equipment, sets up ladders and scaffolds, cover items with drop cloths and tape, and performs all necessary preparatory work.

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

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

Uses tools such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, graining devices, compressors, as well as common hand and power tools to do the work. Maintains records and documents actions.

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

Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.