Painter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Painter position at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center provides skilled interior and exterior painting, signage fabrication, flooring installation, and drywall finishing with minimal supervision. Based in Augusta, GA, the role supports the Engineering Service's Maintenance and Operations Section.

Applicants will be evaluated according to federal standards, with emphasis on training or experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties outlined and to work under limited supervision in

Qualifications

• Experience or training showing ability to perform skilled interior and exterior painting.
• Ability to read and understand basic work instructions and safety requirements.
• Willingness to perform related tasks such as flooring installation and drywall finishing.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled interior and exterior painting for the facility.
• Fabricate signage and assist with related carpentry tasks as needed.
• Assist with flooring installation and drywall finishing under supervision.

Job description

The Painter position supports the Engineering Service's Maintenance and Operations Section at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, performing skilled interior and exterior painting, signage fabrication, flooring installation, and drywall finishing with minimal supervision.

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 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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Coast, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provides 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 co-? to handle? etc ... sorry blah etc. 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.