Painters

Akicita Federal • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Akicita Federal is hiring Painters to support facility renovation, remodeling, and maintenance operations at the Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, TX. These roles make a direct impact on the environments where veterans receive care — from hospital wards and corridors to offices and living quarters.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience performing general commercial or institutional painting work (surface prep, coating application, wall coverings, glazing, and caulking)
• Active OSHA certification required
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays
• Must wear required PPE throughout all shifts, including arc-rated or natural fiber long pants and long-sleeve shirt, ANSI-compliant steel-toed work boots, hearing protection, and eye protection (PPE provided at no cost to the government)
• Must be able to report daily to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for work assignments and provide end-of-shift progress updates on tasks completed
• Must complete daily timecards for all work performed and compile records to support monthly billing

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospital, or federal facility painting environment
• Familiarity with VA or other federal agency safety and quality standards
• Experience coordinating with interior designers on color selection and wall covering specifications
• Background in drywall taping, bedding, and finishing in addition to paint application
• Experience reading and executing work orders or task assignments in a structured, regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Perform general painting for new construction, remodeling, and renovation projects across medical center facilities including offices, wards, corridors, dining halls, and living quarters
• Refinish and paint furniture and equipment including desks, cabinets, chairs, and specialized medical and laundry equipment in wood and metal finishes
• Prepare surfaces using spackling, joint compound, filling, shaping, and application of pre-coating agents to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality
• Mix, blend, tint, tone, and match coating materials and additives to achieve specified colors and finishes
• Install vinyl wall coverings, hang wallpaper, tape and bed drywall joints, and coordinate with interior designers on color and material selections
• Perform glazing and caulking on windows and air-conditioning equipment, and cut and install glass as needed
• Cut stencils, paint directional signage, assist with street marking, and maintain cleanliness and proper care of all painting equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed