This Painter position is located in Enviormental Services at the Boston Heathcare Systems, Brockton, MA campus. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Duties

Some of the Painter duties include, but are not limited to; Preparing surfaces for painting by filling cracks and holes, hand and machine sanding, wire brushing, sand blasting and steam cleaning. Thining and mixing various materials according to manufacturer's recommendations. Applying coating materials with brushes, rollers, spray guns and other related methods as used in the painting trade. Applying coating to both interior and exterior surfaces, plaster and masonry walls, sheet metal, structural steel, wood siding and trim. Laying out and paint parking lot lines using stripping machine or roller. Installing vinyl, cloth, or paper wall covering including removal of old covering by various methods such as scraping or steaming. Properly preparing surfaces for new materials and must have knowledge of materials and tools used in paper hanging trade. Preparing broken windows in wood sashes using proper glazing techniques and equipment. Work Schedule: 6:00am-230pm, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: This position is not telework eligible. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD03961A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required This is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. Selectee will be required to complete additional forms to proceed with employment process. Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

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
• 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Employee is required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time. The work requires frequently lifting and carrying of tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Work is done inside and outside where there is dirt, fumes and overspray. Occasionally painter may be required to wear protective equipment while sandblasting, steam cleaning or spraying and wear clothing that is sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. He is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Must be always aware of when to use drop cloths and other protection and to properly clean up after painting in an area. Work in a safe manner, wear appropriate PPE and follow all applicable safety policies and practices.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Boston Healthcare System 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 US
• Name: Sharika Graves
• Email: [email protected]