Painter (Intermittent)

Summary

This position is assigned to the Paint Shop within Guest Relations Service at the VA NJ Medical Center, Lyons Campus. The incumbent applies paints, coatings, and coverings to new and existing surfaces throughout the facility, utilizing standard trade methods to ensure quality finishes and long-term surface protection.

Duties

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Determines the methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited to achieve the desired finish. Prepares walls, floors, ceilings, and woodwork to meet required smoothness and shaping standards by cleaning surfaces, removing damaged material around cracks, applying spackle, and sanding repaired areas smoothly. Prepares surfaces by scraping, sanding, washing, wire-brushing, taping, spackling, and caulking. Mixes and matches all paint required for the completion of the assigned job. Prepares and applies decorative and protective coverings and coating such as stains, varnishes, shellac, etc. Prepare doors for refinishing. Assembles material which consists of drop cloths, ladders, extension planks, fire extinguishers, no smoking signs, paints, etc. and transports them to the site of the job. Constructs, remodels, repairs and install signs. Cuts and installs glass or Plexiglas in window sashes; replaces broken glass in x-ray view boxes, doors, bookcases and cabinets. Operates and maintains the traffic line painting machine when lying and painting traffic control lines on roadways and in parking lots. Perform other assigned duties. Work Schedule: On an as needed basis. Position Description Title/PD#: Painter (Intermittent)/PD05280A Physical Requirements: The employee prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places. This position requires the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee frequently lifts, carries and sets up equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds. Occasionally, the employee may handle materials that weigh 40 pounds or over. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, and dirt, spray, and fumes are usually present. The employee sometimes works outside in bad weather. Occasionally, the employee may be required to wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. The employee is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. The employee is occasionally exposed to the possibility of breaking bones.

Qualifications

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: Construction, Structure Dexterity and Safety 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.