Painter position located in Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, in the Maintenance Division. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 3 years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Duties

Prepare surfaces (historic and non-historic) using a variety of methods and materials. Select and use surface techniques which result in proper adherence of coating materials. Apply a variety of coating materials such as primers and paints using standard application techniques. Select and use appropriate methods of techniques best suited for proper finishes (historic and non-historic). Remove scale, rust, grease, dirt and old paint from historic and non-historic metal and wood surfaces using scrapers, wire brushes, sanders, etc., so that coating materials will adhere properly. Check historic and non-historic surfaces after applying coating materials such as primers, paints and corrosion preventive coatings to ensure that surfaces are fully coated and protected from skips, runs and drips. Follow instructions, directions and guidance from supervisor when new tasks are assigned. Interpret oral and written work orders to plan the materials, tools and techniques needed to complete the assigned work.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Practices in Construction, Structure Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: 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; religious; 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site 99 Warren Street Brookline, MA 02146-5998 US
• Name: Carlee Murphy
• Phone: 267-678-3670
• Email: [email protected]