Facilities Painter

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers through the Dept of Veterans Services is seeking a Facilities Painter to join the Maintenance Team at Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center. The role involves surface preparation, painting resident rooms, hallways, lounges and offices, with low-odor/zero-VOC products and strict infection-control guidelines.

The job requires basic math for materials and ability to perform light maintenance repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a residential, commercial, or industrial painter.
• Knowledge of painting materials, coatings, finishes, and the tools to apply them.
• Strong eye for detail and good communication with residents and staff.
• Basic math to calculate area and material needs.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces, remove wallpaper, skim walls, paint, and perform minor drywall repairs in resident rooms, hallways, lounges, and offices.
• Use low-odor or zero-VOC products and follow healthcare safety and infection-control guidelines.
• Perform light maintenance tasks (e.g., light bulb replacement) and assist with related duties in Maintenance Department.
• Be part of essential personnel and participate in rotating On Call schedule; support emergency or facility needs.

Skills

Painter experience

Attention to detail

Math skills

Valid license

Independent planning

Maintenance skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Title: Facilities Painter

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $28.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking a Facilities Painter to join the Maintenance Team. The role of the facilities painter will be to perform surface preparation such as removing wallpaper and skimming walls, painting, and minor drywall repairs across resident rooms, hallways, common lounges, and administrative offices. Because the workplace is the residents' home, the role requires working with minimal disruption, using low-odor or zero-VOC products, and strictly following healthcare safety and infection-control guidelines.
This role will perform other duties as assigned within the Maintenance Department's mission and to meet the overall needs of the facility to include light plumbing, electrical, etc.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic or facility need. This position participates in the rotating On Call schedule in the Maintenance Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working as a residential, commercial, or industrial painter.
• Knowledge of painting materials, coatings, finishes, and the correct tools required to apply them.
• Strong eye for detail, a positive attitude, and solid communication skills when interacting with residents and other staff members.
• Basic math skills to calculate area measurements and estimate material needs.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work independently, to plan assigned work, select and gather necessary materials, tools and equipment for maximum efficiency and compliance with codes and regulations.
• Experience in light maintenance repairs (light bulb, filter replacement etc.).

Additional Considerations

• Experience working at a long term care facility or health facility.

Special Instructions

Successful completion of a background criminal history check, FBI fingerprint-based background and pre-employment drug test are required. TB skin testing conducted upon hire.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance.
SBVCC is an equal opportunity employer, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.