This position serves as the Painter for the New York Harbor, NY VA Medical Center. The Incumbent is responsible for applying paint with brush and spray gun to interior/exterior surfaces of the hospital buildings. These surfaces include sheet metal, structural, steel, wood trim, masonry walls, pipe, metal railing, doors, etc. where appearance and weather is important.

Duties

Duties include and are not limited to: Repair cracks in masonry, deteriorated caulking compounds and other materials to assure surfaces are prepared to receive paint or wall covering. Construct, install, prepare and repair walls and ceilings involving different architecture. Install vinyl, yarn type, construction and face wall covering. Interprets instructions to complete repairs according to work orders. Explores probable reasons for wall/paint/material/product failures or damage and determines correct specifications for corrections. Applies products and materials according to manufacturers' instructions and specifications. Mixes all painting materials to ensure uniformity of color, complete dispersion of pigment and uniform composition. May have to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in uncomfortable positions. Knowledge on how to cut, stencil, painting signs and blending and mixing colors. Selects and uses the proper equipment and tools such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, compressors, scraper, straight edges, scaffold and ladders. Apply knowledge of spray compressors, nozzle's and all related spraying equipment. Experienced with all types of paints and related components of crafts required to accomplish assigned duties, such as water, rubber alkyd base, oils, enamels, varnishes, epoxy and paint removers. Embosses signs, paints traffic lines and directional signs by lettering or stencil, paint boundary fences, light posts and fire hydrants. Paints and refinishing furniture, wood and metal, such as desk cabinets, chairs, operating room and laundry equipment. Knows how to redecorate offices, wards, corridors, dining halls, living quarters, and shop buildings. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD00617A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/29/2023. 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, StructureDexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Technical PracticesUse 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Paints, repairs, and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Occasionally, lift and carry items that weigh over 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Perform work while wearing a respirator or other breathing apparatus. Working inside and outside in cold and warm temperatures are necessary.

Education

There is not educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Terry Culhane
• Phone: 585-354-2401
• Email: [email protected]