This position is located at a Salisbury VA Medical Center. Position is organizationally aligned under the Facilities Management Service. The primary purpose of the position is to apply a variety of coating materials to multiple surfaces such as wood, metal, concrete, etc.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Plans and lays out the work plan for repair works with cracks in masonry, deteriorated caulking compounds and other materials to assure surfaces are prepared to receive paint or wall covering so no marks or rough areas are visible when paint or wall covering is in place. Repair cracks in masonry, deteriorated caulking compounds and other materials to assure surfaces are prepared to receive paint or wall covering. Selects and uses the proper equipment and tools such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, compressors, scraper, straight edges, scaffold, and ladders. Determines the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required to ensure surfaces have a smooth texture and appearance. Prepares surfaces by hand and power sanding, sand blasting, wire brushing, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins. Applies coating materials including paint, varnishes, shellacs, and special painting materials with any of the accepted trade devices including brushes, rollers, rollers with extension handles, airless spray guns including pole guns and graining devices designed to give special effects. Interprets written material, including technical materials, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Works from building plans and sketches to plan and lay out the routing painting activities. Knowledge in mixing and applying adhesives by methods and means strictly in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Select and uses the proper equipment and tools to apply paint and other protective coating materials. Apply knowledge of spray compressors, nozzles, and all related spraying equipment. Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively to complete the job. Knowledge of techniques, devices, and materials to get a variety of finishes on all kinds of surfaces. Mixes all painting materials to ensure uniformity of color, complete dispersion of pigment and uniform composition. Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste and their uses. Stands, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up 50 pounds. Work while wearing a respirator or other breathing apparatus. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD01536A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/06/2025. 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. Physical Requirements: Work is performed from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms and in cramped and hard-to-reach places. The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment that weigh 25 pounds, and occasionally handles materials and equipment that weigh 50 pounds and over. Working Conditions: Work is accomplished inside and outside and dirt, spray, and fumes are usually present. Incumbent is occasionally required to wear protective equipment that is uncomfortable. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 US
• Name: Mark Johnson
• Phone: 318-272-2896
• Email: mark.johnsonf155d@va.gov