This position is in the Facilities Management Service, Engineering Section in the Maintenance and Operations Shop at the Bath VA, of the Finger Lakes VA. The primary purpose of the position involves journeyman painting work in support of activities of Engineering section. Performs maintenance, repairs, applications and installations associated with the painting trade throughout the Medical Center

Duties

Determines the methods and techniques, devices, and materials necessary to do the complete job. Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, hand and machine sanding, pressure washing, wire brushing, dusting, applying paint remover, filling cracks and nail holes, to assure good adhesion. Applies joint taping and joint compound for leveling imperfections, holes and scaling paint areas. Including finishing of new drywall construction. Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing in various additives. Applies coating materials with any of the accepted trade devices, brushes, rollers, spray guns, etc. Ensures that the coating mixtures meet matched texture, decorative thickness, and level requirements. Determine the methods, techniques, materials and devices best suited to obtain smooth-textured and decorative surfaces and ensuring that surface coatings meet level and thickness requirements. Prepares surfaces by any of the accepted methods and techniques and ensures that they meet smoothness, level and shape requirements. Tint, tone, match and blend coating materials, add various agents (for example, retardants, drying agents), and combine coating mixtures to get the proper color, texture, consistency and drying state. Paints indoor and outdoor surfaces such as metal, wood, concrete, plaster, etc. Including gutters, downspout, soffits, eaves railings, fences, picnic tables and benches, bus stops, signs stairwells, windows, hallways, rooms, walls, mechanical equipment, stripes roadways and parking lots to meet prescribed dimensions and layouts. Applies coating materials by any of the accepted methods and devices, check such things as viscosity of coating materials and thickness of coatings on surfaces and ensure that the match, texture, decorative appearance, level and thickness, meet finish requirements. Makes and uses templates as needed. Maintains and keeps all equipment, tools, and areas occupied by the equipment that pertain to his work in an orderly manner. Cuts and installs various types of materials and accomplishes other miscellaneous duties as assigned by his supervisor. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 4:30p Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD21K26A Physical Requirements: Prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, aerial platforms and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets-up materials and equipment that weigh up to 5 kilograms (10 pounds). Occasionally, may handle materials and equipment that weigh 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and over using proper lifting techniques. The work is done inside and outside, and dirt, spray and fumes are usually present. May be required to prepare and coat surfaces outside in inclement weather. Wear safety shoes. May occasionally be required to wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Understand product SDS's, stay current and use proper SDS safety precautions. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. May occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Physical or muscular effort in performing duties includes fatigue producing actions such as painting overhead, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping and working in cramped positions. Must work in an area with unpleasant fumes and thus wear a face mask to prevent injury or illness due to fumes and dust. Ability to wear a respirator. Performs work from ladders and scaffolds.

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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Exemptions may apply.

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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsPractices in Construction, StructureTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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

N/A

Contacts

• Address Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath, NY 14810 US
• Name: Angela Johnson
• Phone: 518-626-6155
• Email: [email protected]