Painter

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Painter to apply coatings on wood, metal, glass, and other surfaces. The role requires reading plans, selecting materials, and using spray equipment while following safety protocols.

The candidate will interpret technical documents, mix and apply coatings, and perform prep/repair work on various substrates. Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical material and use installed coatings according to manufacturer directions.
• Experience reading building plans and blueprints to plan painting activities.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, safety procedures, and appropriate PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings on wood, metal, glass, and other surfaces per plans and specs.
• Mix and apply adhesives and coatings following manufacturers' directions.
• Prepare surfaces, perform repairs, and install/repair walls as needed.
• Operate spray equipment, compressors, nozzles, and related tools.
• Follow safety rules; wear respirator; lift up to 50 pounds; work schedule Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm.

Skills

Coating application

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Tools

Spray compressors

Spray nozzles

Spraying equipment

Job description

Summary

The purpose of the position is to perform as a Painter applying coating materials on wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, and other surfaces.

Major Duties

Possesses the ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Possesses the ability to handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up 50 pounds. Works while wearing a respirator or other breathing apparatus. 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, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing painting activities. Possesses knowledge of mixing and applying adhesives by methods and means strictly in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Possesses knowledge of different types of paint, solvents, clear coats, and adhesives. and how to apply, clean and store them. Possesses knowledge of materials regarding wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete and other surfaces and how to use the proper tools for each. Possesses knowledge of hazardous materials and waste and their uses. Works general repair works with cracks in masonry, deteriorated caulking compounds and other materials to assure surfaces are prepared to receive paint. Installs, modifies and repairs walls. Installs wall paper to be secure, smooth and clean, without wrinkles, gaps or overlaps. Selects and uses the proper equipment and tools to apply paint and other protective coating materials. Applies knowledge of spray compressors, nozzles and all related spraying equipment. Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively to complete the job. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm; Subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD03230A Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation A pre-employment evaluation may be required Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Evaluations

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

What to Expect Next

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

Required Documents

• RESUME REQUIREMENTS - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job Title Description of duties (be as detailed as possible) Beginning and ending dates (month/year) of employment Average hours worked per week
• Documents Required: Resume Documents Accepted: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) Other (1) Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
• Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Other Information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.