Painter

Veterans Health Administration; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 54,156,000 - 90,260,000; Full time

Job summary

The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Painter, WG-4102, to support the Facilities Management Service.

The role involves using brushes, rollers and spray equipment to paint and refinish furniture, wood and metal, including operating room and laundry equipment, and applying special finishes. You will select appropriate coating methods, tint materials, and sealants, review work orders, and ensure surfaces are prepped to guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accepted surface preparation and coating methods.
• Ability to tint, tone and match coatings using tinting machines and additives.
• Experience with paints for wood, metal and furniture and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Paints and refinish furniture, wood and metal surfaces including desks and cabinets.
• Glazes and caulks windows on HVAC equipment; cuts and installs glass as needed.
• Prepares materials by tinting, toning, matching and mixing additives.
• Makes repairs to wood surfaces during prep and matches areas for uniform finish.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The position serves as a Painter, WG-4102 for the Structural Unit of the Maintenance and Operations section within Facilities Management Service at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa Florida. The James A. Haley VA Medical Center is a tertiary hospital and is one of the busiest and most complex medical centers in the nation.

Key Responsibilities

The Painter must have knowledge of any of the accepted surface preparation and coating methods and techniques. Have the skill, knowledge and understanding of how to use all the standard devices of the trade as well as special devices and materials such as a custom paint colorant tinting machine, sprayers, special epoxy, varnish and paint removers. The incumbent receives assignments from his/her supervisor either orally or through written work order.

Incumbent reviews work to be performed and decides the best work method or processes to complete the work. The finished work may be spot checked for adequacy and adherence to accepted trade practices. Duties include: Painting and refinishing furniture, wood and metal, such as desks, cabinets, chairs, operating room and laundry equipment. Glazing and caulking windows on air conditioning equipment, cutting and installing glass.

Must be familiar with fixing and replacing broken wooden items during the preparation of painting if there is damage to the wood while prepping the area. Installing vinyl wall coverings, hanging paper, etc.; Cutting stencil, painting signs and blending and mixing colors. Preparing coating material by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing various additives.

Uses brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods and techniques to paint interior and exterior walls and buildings, mobile equipment, fittings, furnishings, machinery, and other surfaces. Applying special finishing techniques such as marbling and graining. Must have knowledge of filling in holes in wooden structures and painting and prepping to match areas to include staining or painting said area to blend flawlessly.

Assists in painting and refinishing furniture, wood and metal, such as desks, cabinets, chairs, operating room and laundry equipment. Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing various additives. Must ensure surfaces are smooth and prepped according to guidelines. Performing other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD00066A

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 $27 - $31.5/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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