The incumbent/s will function as a Painter, within Engineering Service for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS).

Duties

The Painter serves in the fully-skilled technical capacity. The Painter will apply prime coats and surface prep materials and chemicals in order for surfaces to receive proper finished coats, which may include one to three applications or more. The Painter will paint parking lot striping, parking spots, fire lanes, crosswalks, fire hydrants, fire suppression piping, way finding signage, outdoor railings, concrete curbing, steps, and other various surfaces that are beyond basic commercial surface painting and require special applications and processes. The Painter will repair and patch surfaces where holes, cracks, rips, damage have occurred. The Painter will work overhead, in crawlspaces, on the ground, under structures, on ladders, on rooftops, etc. The Painter will set up scaffolding, ladders, harnesses, etc. for work involved with hard-to-reach areas. The Painter will prepare coatings and preparation materials by tinting, toning, blending, mixing, etc. in order to ensure proper blend of mixture for intended application. The Painter will protect areas from paint overspray by use of tape, plastic, cloths, etc. the Painter will set up and ensure areas are properly ventilated through the initiation and use of negative air machines and Infection Control Risk Assessments and Permits. The Painter will utilize spray booths, and wear appropriate respirators and PPE in performance of duties. The Painter will use all types of paints and solvents including oil-based, latex, and bio-based paints, along with chemical and petroleum-based solvents, cleaners, and solutions. The Painter will track and report usage of all chemicals, wastes, paints, solvents, etc. for the healthcare system's chemical inventory program. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD02260A Physical Requirements: The Painter must be able to lift and carry weight exceeding 100 pounds on a daily basis. Materials include stone, sand, concrete, bricks, mortar, wheel barrows, ladders, tools, raw steel, pipes, wood, windows, doors, wood, beams, etc. The majority of the work will be while standing, stooping, bending, crawling, and/or climbing. Working Conditions: The Painter will work in various indoor and outdoor environments which include exposures to temperature and weather extremes; elevated work areas (rooftops) while on ladders and/or lifts; tunnels; hazardous materials (asbestos and lead); loud noises, hazardous environments; hard hat areas; dust and dirt; oils, solvents, building products, and chemicals. Protective Personal Equipment (Respirators, Hearing Protection, Eye Protection, Protective clothing and boots, Harnesses, Monitoring devices for confined spaces, etc.) will be required daily in the completion of duties.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]