Painter

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

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.

Engineering Service, VA North Texas Health Care System, Bonham, Texas.

• Perform general painting such as redecorating offices, wards, corridors, dining halls/rooms, living quarters and shop buildings.
• Paint and refinish furniture, wood and metal such as desks, cabinets, chairs, operating room and laundry equipment.
• Glaze and caulk windows on air‑conditioning equipment, cutting, and installing glass.
• Coordinate with interior designer on wall coverings and paint color selections.
• Install vinyl wall coverings, hang paper and tape beds.
• Cut stencils, paint signs and help blend and mix colors.
• Assist in marking streets and cleaning and caring for equipment.
• Prepare surfaces by methods such as smoothing with spackling and joint compound, filling, shaping and mixing and applying pre‑coating agents.
• Prepare coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing various additives.

Monday‑Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Painter/549-3388-A

• 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
• Vibration
• Working closely with others; working alone