Painter

The incumbent/s will function as a Painter, within Engineering Service for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS).

Qualifications:

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:

• Construction, Structure
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• 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; 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.

Responsibilities:

• The Painter serves in the fully-skilled technical capacity. The Painter will apply prime coats and surface prep materials and chemicals in order for surfaces to receive proper finished coats, which may include one to three applications or more.
• The Painter will paint parking lot striping, parking spots, fire lanes, crosswalks, fire hydrants, fire suppression piping, way finding signage, outdoor railings, concrete curbing, steps, and other various surfaces that are beyond basic commercial surface painting and require special applications and processes.
• The Painter will repair and patch surfaces where holes, cracks, rips, damage have occurred.
• The Painter will work overhead, in crawlspaces, on the ground, under structures, on ladders, on rooftops, etc. The Painter will set up scaffolding, ladders, harnesses, etc. for work involved with hard-to-reach areas.
• The Painter will prepare coatings and preparation materials by tinting, toning, blending, mixing, etc. in order to ensure proper blend of mixture for intended application.
• The Painter will protect areas from paint overspray by use of tape, plastic, cloths, etc. the Painter will set up and ensure areas are properly ventilated through the initiation and use of negative air machines and Infection Control Risk Assessments and Permits.
• The Painter will utilize spray booths, and wear appropriate respirators and PPE in performance of duties.
• The Painter will use all types of paints and solvents including oil-based, latex, and bio-based paints, along with chemical and petroleum-based solvents, cleaners, and solutions.
• The Painter will track and report usage of all chemicals, wastes, paints, solvents, etc. for the healthcare system's chemical inventory program.

Work Schedule: 0700-1530, 0730-1600 Monday thru Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD02260A
Physical Requirements:

• Heavy lifting, 45-pounds and over
• Heavy carrying, 45-pounds and over
• Straight pulling
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking, 5-hours
• Standing, 1-hour
• Crawling/kneeling, .5-hour
• Repeated bending, .5-hour
• Climbing, legs only, .5-hour
• Climbing, use of legs and arms
• Both legs required
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing (aid may be permitted)
• Mental and emotional stability

Salary : $29