Decorative Plasterer (Painter)

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Architect of the Capitol seeks a skilled Decorative Plasterer (Painter) within Library Buildings & Grounds, Tenant Services Division, Projects Branch, Painting Night Section. The role focuses on intricate painting and decorative work to restore decorative surfaces across Capitol campus facilities.

The position requires ability to perform plaster duties with minimal supervision and to replicate original designs such as Arabesque, Bay Leaf motifs, guilloches, Greek keys, and other ornamental

Qualifications

• Ability to perform decorative plasterer duties with minimal supervision.
• Experience applying/repairing plaster on metal, wood, gypsum lathe, wallboard, and masonry.
• Repairing plaster walls and ornamental plaster.
• Ability to replicate original decorative designs (Arabesque, Bay Leaf Imbricated, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform intricate painting and decorative work to restore decorative surfaces.
• Use computer daily for reports and updates on projects and assignments.

Skills

Decorative plastering

Ornamental plaster repair

Decorative design replication

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer usage for reports

Job description

Our work inspires a nation. We are the artisans, historians, and craftspeople who preserve and maintain the landmark buildings, monuments, art and grounds of the Capitol campus. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings & Grounds, Tenant Services Division, Projects Branch, Painting Night Section. As a Decorative Plasterer (Painter) you will perform intricate painting and decorative work requiring skill to restore decorative surfaces.

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Ability to perform decorative plasterer duties and responsibilities without more than normal supervision including: Applying and repairing plaster on metal, wood, gypsum lathe, wallboard, and masonry surfaces; Repairing plaster walls and ornamental plaster; Replicating original decorative design (i.e., Arabesque, Bay Leaf Imbricated, Bay Leaf Wreath, Cloth and Leaf Swags, Fluttering Ribbon, Guilloche, Greek Keys, Urns, Lanterns, Rinceaux, Anthemion, Acanthus, Zodiac Signs, Eggs and Darts and Stylize Dolphins) Using a computer for Daily reports and updates on projects and assignments