Painter

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.

The Painter must have knowledge of any of the accepted surface preparation and coating methods and techniques. Have the 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. The incumbent receives assignments from his/her supervisor either orally or through written work order. Incumbent reviews work to be performed and decides the best work method or processes to complete the work. The finished work may be spot checked for adequacy and adherence to accepted trade practices. Duties include: 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. Must be familiar with 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. Must have knowledge of 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 materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing various additives. Must ensure surfaces are smooth and prepped according to guidelines. Performing other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD00066A

You 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.