Painter

Veterans Health Administration • Tampa, FL

29d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of any of the accepted surface preparation and coating methods and techniques.
• 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.
• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.
• Detailed descriptions of experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by your resume.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 material by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing various additives.
• Ensures surfaces are smooth and prepped according to guidelines.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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