This position is located in the Maintenance and Repair Unit, Engineering Section of Facilities Management Service Line (FMS) of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMC V AMC) and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The incumbent performs maintenance, repairs, applications and installations associated with the painting trade throughout the medical center and may be required to work at both the Heinz and University Drive campuses.

Duties

The painter performs all duties associated with the application, maintenance, and repair of all types of finishes, including special finishing techniques such as marbling and graining, by using coating materials that are prepared in special and common way and by applying coating techniques that ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements. As the Painter, the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to: Interprets and follows mixing, tinting and application directions and surface preparation instructions. Applies coverings on plastered walls, metal and wood surfaces, roads, parking lots, furniture, small patching needs and equipment, after proper surface preparation, to insure good adhesion. Apply paint to equipment, furniture, walls, doors, and windows, ceiling, etc. throughout the medical center. Apply surface coatings using acceptable trade devices such as those designed to give special effects, for example: brushes, rollers, spray guns and graining devices. Determine the methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required. Prepare coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing various activities. Plan and layout the job assigned, select materials, tools and techniques needed and complete work with minimum guidance. Install, patch, and repair vinyl wall covering. Determine materials, tools and techniques needed for vinyl wall covering assignments. Match, tint, tone and blend coating materials and combine agent with coating materials such as catalysts, drying agents and retardants. Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD00983A

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• 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. 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)MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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: The incumbent prepares, and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds and platforms, and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places. Most work requires the patient to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequent lifting, carrying, and setting up materials and equipment that weigh up to 10 pounds, and occasionally 40 pounds or over occurs. He/she is standing or walking much of the time and must be in good overall physical condition. Physical capability to regularly walk long distances, dexterity and accurate eye­-hand coordination, and corrected 20/20 vision and accurate color perception are required.

Education

There is no substitution of education for this position.

Contacts

• Address Corporal Michael J Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 US
• Name: Traci Johnson
• Phone: 404-360-1584
• Email: [email protected]