Painter
What you'd do
This position serves as a Painter within the Engineering Service at the Columbia VA Health Care System. The incumbent of this position works in the 2nd Shift Maintenance Shop and reports directly to the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic. Second level supervision is performed by the Maintenance Control Manager. This position performs a full range of duties which includes determining the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish.
Major duties
- The incumbent prepares area for painting or hanging by removing and/or protecting furnishings; installing drop cloths, masking tape, furniture covers, etc. - Applies coating material using any of the accepted trade devices including those designed to give special effects, for example, brushes, rollers, various types of spray guns and graining devices. - Ensures that the coating finish meets match, texture, decorative, thickness, and level requirements; hangs or repairs wall covering and border using acceptable trade techniques. - Applies special coating materials to produce marbling and graining. - Monitors supply usage and recommends procurement as needs arise. - Safeguards equipment and supplies and ensures proper use, cleaning and storage of each. Work Schedule(s): 2:30pm-11:00pm M-Fr. Tour is subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Position Description Title/PD#: 544-02074-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: This position must frequently lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment that weighs up to ten pounds. Occasionally, he/she may handle materials and equipment that weighs 40 pounds and over. Incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent climbs ladders and reaches above head level to scrape, sand, putty and paint surfaces in cramped and hard-to-reach places. With assistance, the incumbent pulls a swing stage up as many as five floors, and frequently works from ladders, swing stages, and scaffolding.
What you need to qualify
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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.
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