Painter

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks seeks a skilled Painter to apply coating materials on wood, metal, glass, and concrete surfaces in Fayetteville, AR. The role involves reading building plans, preparing surfaces, and selecting correct coatings, while complying with safety rules and using spray equipment.

You will work Monday through Friday in a federal facility. Candidates should be comfortable handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working with

Qualifications

• Experience applying coating materials on wood, metal, glass or concrete.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and follow technical instructions.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks including lifting and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Paint surfaces per specifications using appropriate coatings and equipment.
• Read drawings, prepare surfaces, mix paints, and apply protective coatings.
• Follow safety procedures, including use of respirators and handling hazardous materials.

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

Major Duties include: 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

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation A pre-employment may be required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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. Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

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 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 Documents Required: Resume 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. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. 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/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.