Painter

Summary The incumbent is a painter assigned to the Maintenance and Operations Section of the Engineering Service at the Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, GA Responsibilities The duties include, but not limited to : Prepares surfaces to be painted or covered with wall covering by scraping, sanding, sand blasting or applying paint remover.

Prepares surfaces by such methods as filling, shaping and leveling with metal and synthetic resins. Mixes and applies such pre-coating agents as alkali compounds.

Required to accurately measure and calculate square footage of areas. Required to provide an estimate of materials required to do the job, i.

e., paint, wall covering, floor tile, carpet tile and base board. Required to sets up ladder, scaffolding or swinging stage Have vast knowledge of computers & programs for Visual illustration designs & fabrication of signage.

Use of computers and sign making machines to detailed measurements and instructions. Tint and / or mix paints to match existing or prescribed colors.

Prepare existing surface's before installation of new floor tile and carpet tile floors refinish hardwood floors. Inspect and Install vinyl wall covering and protective vinyl materials to walls.

Responsible for knowing and practicing good workmanship, customer service & all safety rules and regulations. Knowledge of computers & programs for designs & fabrication of signage for the Medical Center.

Use of computers and sign making machines to detailed measurements and instructions. Incumbent perform in a sustained effort scraping, sanding, cleaning and painting surfaces, including ceilings and walls which require the use of tools overhead and above shoulder heights Painter frequently lifts, carries and sets up materials and equipment that weigh up to 25 pounds;

occasionally that weight up to 50 pounds and over. Incumbent is subjected to hazardous conditions, such as danger from inhaling harmful fumes and vapors.

Work Schedule : 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm Monday through Friday. Subject to change depending on the needs of the agency. Position Description Title / PD# : Painter / PD05101A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) : Not Approved.

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background / security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10 / 16 / 2024.

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 (includes blueprint reading) Materials Operating Systems Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions : Incumbent performs in a sustained effort scraping, sanding, clean and painting surfaces, including ceilings and walls which require the use of tools overhead and above should heights.

This work involves standing, sitting, bending, kneeling and squatting. When working on platforms, scaffolding and ladders, it is necessary that the incumbent must climb equipment carrying and lifting painting tools and materials.

The painter frequently lifts, carries and sets up materials and equipment that weight up to 25 pounds; occasionally that weigh up to 50 pounds and over.

Working Environment : Subject to hazardous conditions, such as danger from inhaling harmful fumes and vapors, danger from receiving burns and skin irritations and danger of eye injury while chipping and scrapping paint, plastic or rust.

Work is performed inside and outside in a wide variety of extreme weather conditions; work is often dirty and dust.. Exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, burns and falls in the performance of routine duties.

Incumbent is exposed to the actions of psychiatric patients. Some duties require the wearing of protective equipment and clothing which is heavy and .

uncomfortable. Contacting a communicable disease is a potential hazard. Incumbent works frequently with flammable materials.

Education There is no education requirements for this position Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.

e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.

For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.