The position is located in the Veterans Administration (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), and VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Salem, VA.

Duties

Apply and mix the coating materials according to specifications and directions. Grain metal doors and other surfaces to achieve a wood-like finish, to match existing surfaces; using graining combs, brushes and stippling rags. Clean and spray beds, lockers, furniture, and other similar items. Incumbent will blend paint by mixing pigments to achieve specific colors for the purpose of spot painting and project selections. Prepares surface of items and areas to be painted to assure a reduced painting frequency and a good appearance of the finished product. Incumbent accomplishes this by using spackling (lightweight and heavy), joint compound and applying it with putty knives, broad knives and trowels; then smoothing the finished surface with sandpaper. Interpret work orders, comprehend what is read and be to Write legibly. Zone Maintenance Shop Supervisor for the satisfactory completion of all assigned task. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45AM-4:30PM or Monday-Friday 3:00PM TO 11:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: 8220A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/19/2023. 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: AgilityArithmeticAttention to DetailEye-Hand CoordinationHazardous Materials 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 EFFORT: Duties consist of sustained physical effort in painting, carrying and lifting tools or materials up to 100 pounds. Work also involves standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. Incumbent is also required to exert a great amount of physical effort in erecting ladders, scaffolding, and swing stages. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is both in and out of doors and is, therefore, subject to weather extremes. There is continuous exposure to paint splatters, inhalation of harmful fumes in paints, hazards to eyes while chipping paint or rust, and falls when working at extreme heights. Incumbent is also subjected to communicable diseases while working on wards. Valid State Driver's License: The position requires that the incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153 US
• Name: Danielle Muse
• Phone: 202-745-8000 X54287
• Email: [email protected]