Painter

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Baltimore-VAMC area, is seeking a skilled painter to perform the full range of painting duties at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. Responsibilities include surface preparation, blending and matching paints, and applying coatings to surfaces requiring fine finishes.

Work is performed in facilities maintenance and operations environments. Applicants should demonstrate experience or training through detailed resume descriptions;

Qualifications

• Experience or training showing ability to perform painting tasks and surface prep.
• Ability to blend and match paints and apply coatings with fine finishes.
• Volunteering or paid experience will be evaluated under federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of painting tasks including surface preparation, blending and matching paints.
• Coat various surfaces requiring fine finishes and decorative effects as needed.
• Follow safety and quality standards for maintenance and operations work.

Skills

Painting

Surface prep

Fine finishes

Job description

The Purpose of this position is to perform the full range of painting, including surface preparation, blending and matching paints, and coating of various surfaces requiring fine finishes decorative effects. The organizational location of this position: Building Maintenance and construct ion, maintenance and operation sect ion, engineering services, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN.

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 the 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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide 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 credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. 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.