Painter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a skilled Painter to apply coatings on wood, metal, glass, and other surfaces.

The role involves reading building plans and blueprints to plan painting activities and ensuring adherence to manufacturer directions. Responsibilities include handling up to 50 pounds, wearing respirators, interpreting technical materials, and selecting proper tools for each surface.

Responsibilities

• Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tired and uncomfortable positions.
• Handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work while wearing a respirator or other breathing apparatus.
• Interpret written material, including technical materials, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts or tables.
• Plan and lay out routing painting activities from building plans, blueprints and sketches.
• Mix and apply adhesives following manufacturer directions.
• Know different types of paint, solvents, clear coats, adhesives and how to apply, clean and store them.
• Use proper tools for each surface and spray equipment.
• Use machines, tools or equipment effectively to complete the job.
• Work schedule Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm; subject to change based on agency needs.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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

Key Responsibilities

Possesses the ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tired 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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $28.74 – $33.54/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.