Painter

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc seeks a Painter as part of a federal Trades and Labor occupation pathway. The role emphasizes meeting the SOE and minimum qualification standards, with consideration for volunteer and training experiences that relate to the painting duties.

Work involves indoor settings with exposure to paint fumes and safety gear; physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and possible heavier loads, requiring endurance and careful handling of materials.

Qualifications

• SOE requires ability to do the work of a Painter without more than normal supervision.
• Experience credit includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteerism, which translates to relevant training and experience.

Skills

Painter supervision level

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• Ability to do the work of a Painter without more than normal supervision

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, religious, 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.

Physical Effort

Duties require stooping, standing, bending, kneeling as well as working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Hand and eye coordination is necessary when using spray gun, and when painting with brush. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the employee may handle materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and over.

Working Conditions

Work is performed predominantly indoors, however incumbent is subject to exposure to paint fumes and normal industrial noises. Protective equipment and clothing such as safety glasses, gloves, coveralls, respirators and other protective gear are required, which are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Work is performed in and around heavy concentrations of chemicals that are known health hazards and are highly flammable. Spray painting is accomplished within approved spray facilities.