Painter

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To paint and hang paper/vinyl on a variety of surfaces and materials; using paint, varnish, lacquer, shellac, epoxy resin, etc. with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods and techniques.

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:

• Ability To Do Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Determine the Amount of Material and Labor/Time needed to Complete Projects or assignments
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes blueprint reading)
• Uses standard surface preparations and coating methods for painting/Finishing
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.

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:

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 10/12/2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 04/24/2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until 10/12/2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply.

Duties include but not limited to:
Perform general painting such as redecorating offices, wards, corridors, dining halls/rooms, living quarters and shop buildings. Paints and refinishes furniture, wood and metal such as desks, cabinets, chairs, operating room and laundry equipment. Glazes and caulks windows on air-conditioning equipment, cutting, and installing glass. Coordinate with interior designer on wall coverings and paint color selections.

Install vinyl wall coverings, hangs paper, and tapes and beds. Cuts stencils, paints signs and helps blend and mix colors. Assist in marking streets and cleaning and caring for equipment.

Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with spackling and joint compound, filling, shaping and mixing and applying pre-coating agents; prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing various additives.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD5493388-A
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting & carrying (>45 lbs); straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, climbing, legs only, climbing use of legs and arms, both legs required, operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, both eyes required, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid permitted). Working outside and inside, excessive heat, cold & humidity, excessive noise (intermittent), electrical energy, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around moving objects or vehicles, working on ladders or scaffolding, vibrations, working closely with others; working alone.

Salary : $30