The Dwight D Eisenhower VA Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Painter position in Leavenworth Kansas. The Painter serves under the supervision of the Maintenance and Repair Supervisor. The function of this unit is the complete painting maintenance of all buildings, including fixtures, furniture, equipment, etc., and new construction as required.

Duties

The duties of the Painter consist of but are not limited to the following: Utilizes accepted methods of the trade, including special finishing techniques. Applies coating techniques to ensure surfaces have a smooth texture, decorative appearance, and meet thickness and level requirements. Cuts, fits, and installs window and door glass using glazing clips and putty. Prepares surfaces by methods such as smooth with pumice, filling, shaping, leveling with metal and resins. Applies finishes to maintain buildings, fixtures, furniture, equipment as well as new construction. Utilizes Safety Data Sheets and product information to ensure safe use and procedures for materials used. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:30AM-4:00PM Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD08438A Physical Requirements: Pre-employment physical required

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionConstruction, 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: The Painter prepares and coats surface from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms where the surface is to be coated, which may be in cramped and hard to reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The painter frequently lifts, carries, and sets up material and equipment that weighs up to ten pounds. He is also required to do a considerable amount of moving furniture, such as desks, filing cabinets, and other materials and equipment that weigh forty pounds or more.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System 2200 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66622 US
• Name: Christye Greene
• Phone: 813-966-4360
• Email: [email protected]