Painter Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs located at Dorn VA Medical Center is seeking a Painter Leader to oversee a team of painters in the General Support Shop. The incumbent will supervise six WG-4102-09 painters, manage materials and equipment, and ensure finishes meet standards.

Responsibilities include training, safety, and relaying supervisor decisions to the crew. The role requires strong leadership, color matching, surface preparation, and knowledge of painting techniques.

Qualifications

• Leads a painting crew and coordinates with supervision.
• Maintains safety and housekeeping rules.
• Trains staff on procedures and use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the painting team and set the pace for work.
• Ensure material and equipment readiness as instructed by supervisors.
• Oversee color matching and finish application with correct techniques.

Skills

Team leadership

Painting skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent, will be assigned as a painter work leader at Dorn VA Medical Center works in the General Support Shop. Supervisory Controls: Incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic. Second level supervision is performed by the Maintenance Control Manager. This position performs a full range of journeyman painter duties as outlined in the Major Duties section.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties of the position include: Leads and work along with 6 other Painter WG-4102-09 workers to set the pace, prepares area for painting or hanging by removing and/or protecting furnishings; installing drop cloths, masking tape, furniture covers, etc.; levels surfaces using synthetic resins, plastics, and/or other patching compounds; prepares drywall for painting or paper hanging by patching and skim coating.

He/she will see to it that all materials, tools and supplies are obtained and the paint properly mixed to perform the job. They will pass on to others the instructions received from supervisors and getting the work started. Incumbent mixes coating materials to the desired color, texture, and uniformity by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing in various additives.

The incumbent will pass along the proper instructions and training for the WG painters to become successful in matching finishes by using different technics, equipment and computer aided machines. The incumbent will see to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy, and check on the progress of assigned work.

He/she obtains needed information on decisions from the supervisor and relays the decisions to the affected personnel on problems or questions to facilitate the effective accomplishments of the work assignments. Incumbent will communicate with other shops to see that needed tools and materials are available and tasks requiring coordination are being completed in accordance with the supervisor's instructions.

Train and manage the spec-analysis machine and the tint dispense machine in the paint shop along with making sure paint and painting supplies are being ordered. Perform inspections and make recommendations as a painter subject matter expert. Incumbent assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed always. Reporting to supervisors on the status and progress of work, and causes of work delays.

Maintains a current knowledge, answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives and technical orders. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Painter Leader/PD017690 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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 $32.59 – $38.02/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.