The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is recruiting for one (1) Painter. This position is located in the Engineering Servicer. The incumbent performs maintenance, repairs, applications and installations associated with the painting trade throughout the medical center. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History WMC Total Rewards - Power Apps

Duties

As a Painter, you will perform 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. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepares surfaces by filling in holes with spackle, drywall compound, or wood filler. Installs protective barriers i.e., plastic wall partitions with zippered entrance way to protect patients and staff from dust, paint splattering, and odors when needed. Ensures that the coating finish meets match, texture, decorative, thickness, and level requirements, check such things as viscosity of coating materials and thickness of coatings on surfaces. Determines which type of primer to apply based on material, exposure, and type of finish to be applied. Primes surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment to an acceptable thickness to ensure proper bonding of top coat and protection of material being prepared. Determines which materials and coatings are necessary to achieve customer's needs. Applies a wide variety of coatings to achieve both common and special finishes to include marbling, graining, or stippling. Reads product labeling and literature to ensure proper and safe use and storage. Orders supplies based on actual and projected use to ensure ready availability but avoid overstock. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD01552A Physical Requirements: Work is often performed from ladders, scaffolds, and lifts. Extended standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and working in uncomfortable positions are often required. Continually handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally handles objects weighing 60 pounds or more. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside, sometimes in inclement weather. Is frequently exposed to paint spray, fumes, dust, and other irritants. May experience discomfort while wearing respirator. Is subject to cuts, bruises, and repetitive motion injuries.

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: Dexterity 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Long Beach VA Medical Center 5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach, CA 90822 US
• Name: Derek Norman
• Phone: 562-826-8000 X5488
• Email: [email protected]