Job Description
Qualifications
Some heavy lifting (equipment and materials), movement of ladders required along with the stamina to perform physical labor
Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting, arduous physical effort is required in the performance of manual tasks described; such as painting of walls above five feet and continuous standing for extended periods of time when performing paint tasks
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
May serve a probationary period
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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
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)
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
To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job
Benefits
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave
Help 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
Responsibilities
Incumbent must possess and utilize the following skills and knowledge while performing duties of journeyman painter
Tasks involve repetitive movement and may be assigned based on specialized skill levels
Incumbent must have the ability to follow oral instructions and to work with others in a team effort
Preparing and applying coating materials on wood, metal, concrete, synthetic and other surfaces utilizing standard and special methods of the painting trade
Applies finishes with brushes, rollers, spray paint units (electrostatic, general applicators), and other related methods and techniques
Painting is accomplished both inside and outside of buildings, equipment, furnishings, machinery and other surfaces
As part of the paint operation erects riggings, staging, and scaffolding
Incumbent replaces glass and glazing, paints signs, markings, and other functions requiring skills in lettering
Plans and lays out work, selects tools, trade devices, materials and the necessary equipment to accomplish the assigned task ensuring that acceptable trade standards are met
Incumbent measures and calculates the quantity of wall covering needed for a wallcovering task
Ensures that the surface is properly prepared and selects the proper tools and equipment needed to build up, shape and level the surfaces
Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the use of metals, synthetic resins, plastics and patching compounds, pumice and rottenstone for evening out dents and scares in the surfaces to be covered
Incumbent applies adhesives required in the hanging of wall covering, ensuring that acceptable trade standards are adhered too
Maintains all tools and equipment in first class condition
Ensures that tools and equipment are safe guarded at all times when working around patients, staff, and visitors
Incumbent must have the ability to follow verbal instructions received from the team supervisor and perform work assignments according to established procedures
Must be ale to detect faulty operations of the equipment and report any problems to the team leader
Incumbent is part of the snow removal team and may be utilized during inclement weather as needed
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the position will be that normally required of a journeyman painter
Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
Eye-Hand Coordination
Follow Directions
Painting
Product Evaluation
Stamina
Teamwork
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
Job description
Summary
As a Painter for Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS) Medical Center, the incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills of the trade in accomplishing the duties of a Pipefitter.
Learn more about this agency
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Duties
EKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.
Incumbent must possess and utilize the following skills and knowledge while performing duties of journeyman painter. Tasks involve repetitive movement and may be assigned based on specialized skill levels. Incumbent must have the ability to follow oral instructions and to work with others in a team effort.
Duties of a journeyman painter worker include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing and applying coating materials on wood, metal, concrete, synthetic and other surfaces utilizing standard and special methods of the painting trade.
• Applies finishes with brushes, rollers, spray paint units (electrostatic, general applicators), and other related methods and techniques.
• Painting is accomplished both inside and outside of buildings, equipment, furnishings, machinery and other surfaces.
• As part of the paint operation erects riggings, staging, and scaffolding. Incumbent replaces glass and glazing, paints signs, markings, and other functions requiring skills in lettering.
• Plans and lays out work, selects tools, trade devices, materials and the necessary equipment to accomplish the assigned task ensuring that acceptable trade standards are met.
• Incumbent measures and calculates the quantity of wall covering needed for a wallcovering task. Ensures that the surface is properly prepared and selects the proper tools and equipment needed to build up, shape and level the surfaces.
• Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the use of metals, synthetic resins, plastics and patching compounds, pumice and rottenstone for evening out dents and scares in the surfaces to be covered.
• Incumbent applies adhesives required in the hanging of wall covering, ensuring that acceptable trade standards are adhered too.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in first class condition. Ensures that tools and equipment are safe guarded at all times when working around patients, staff, and visitors.
• Incumbent must have the ability to follow verbal instructions received from the team supervisor and perform work assignments according to established procedures. Must be ale to detect faulty operations of the equipment and report any problems to the team leader.
• Incumbent is part of the snow removal team and may be utilized during inclement weather as needed.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD08438A
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the position will be that normally required of a journeyman painter. Some heavy lifting (equipment and materials), movement of ladders required along with the stamina to perform physical labor. Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting, arduous physical effort is required in the performance of manual tasks described; such as painting of walls above five feet and continuous standing for extended periods of time when performing paint tasks.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1+5+
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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 the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Attention to Detail
• Carpentry/Woodworking
• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
• Eye-Hand Coordination
• Follow Directions
• Integrity/Honesty
• Painting
• Product Evaluation
• Stamina
• Teamwork
• Technical Competence
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 11+3.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-1+ subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-1+ and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System
2200 SW Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66622
US
Some heavy lifting (equipment and materials), movement of ladders required along with the stamina to perform physical labor
Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting, arduous physical effort is required in the performance of manual tasks described; such as painting of walls above five feet and continuous standing for extended periods of time when performing paint tasks
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
May serve a probationary period
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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
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)
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
To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job
Benefits
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave
Help 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
Responsibilities
Incumbent must possess and utilize the following skills and knowledge while performing duties of journeyman painter
Tasks involve repetitive movement and may be assigned based on specialized skill levels
Incumbent must have the ability to follow oral instructions and to work with others in a team effort
Preparing and applying coating materials on wood, metal, concrete, synthetic and other surfaces utilizing standard and special methods of the painting trade
Applies finishes with brushes, rollers, spray paint units (electrostatic, general applicators), and other related methods and techniques
Painting is accomplished both inside and outside of buildings, equipment, furnishings, machinery and other surfaces
As part of the paint operation erects riggings, staging, and scaffolding
Incumbent replaces glass and glazing, paints signs, markings, and other functions requiring skills in lettering
Plans and lays out work, selects tools, trade devices, materials and the necessary equipment to accomplish the assigned task ensuring that acceptable trade standards are met
Incumbent measures and calculates the quantity of wall covering needed for a wallcovering task
Ensures that the surface is properly prepared and selects the proper tools and equipment needed to build up, shape and level the surfaces
Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the use of metals, synthetic resins, plastics and patching compounds, pumice and rottenstone for evening out dents and scares in the surfaces to be covered
Incumbent applies adhesives required in the hanging of wall covering, ensuring that acceptable trade standards are adhered too
Maintains all tools and equipment in first class condition
Ensures that tools and equipment are safe guarded at all times when working around patients, staff, and visitors
Incumbent must have the ability to follow verbal instructions received from the team supervisor and perform work assignments according to established procedures
Must be ale to detect faulty operations of the equipment and report any problems to the team leader
Incumbent is part of the snow removal team and may be utilized during inclement weather as needed
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the position will be that normally required of a journeyman painter
Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
Eye-Hand Coordination
Follow Directions
Painting
Product Evaluation
Stamina
Teamwork
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
Job description
Summary
As a Painter for Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS) Medical Center, the incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills of the trade in accomplishing the duties of a Pipefitter.
Learn more about this agency
Help
Duties
EKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.
Incumbent must possess and utilize the following skills and knowledge while performing duties of journeyman painter. Tasks involve repetitive movement and may be assigned based on specialized skill levels. Incumbent must have the ability to follow oral instructions and to work with others in a team effort.
Duties of a journeyman painter worker include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing and applying coating materials on wood, metal, concrete, synthetic and other surfaces utilizing standard and special methods of the painting trade.
• Applies finishes with brushes, rollers, spray paint units (electrostatic, general applicators), and other related methods and techniques.
• Painting is accomplished both inside and outside of buildings, equipment, furnishings, machinery and other surfaces.
• As part of the paint operation erects riggings, staging, and scaffolding. Incumbent replaces glass and glazing, paints signs, markings, and other functions requiring skills in lettering.
• Plans and lays out work, selects tools, trade devices, materials and the necessary equipment to accomplish the assigned task ensuring that acceptable trade standards are met.
• Incumbent measures and calculates the quantity of wall covering needed for a wallcovering task. Ensures that the surface is properly prepared and selects the proper tools and equipment needed to build up, shape and level the surfaces.
• Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the use of metals, synthetic resins, plastics and patching compounds, pumice and rottenstone for evening out dents and scares in the surfaces to be covered.
• Incumbent applies adhesives required in the hanging of wall covering, ensuring that acceptable trade standards are adhered too.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in first class condition. Ensures that tools and equipment are safe guarded at all times when working around patients, staff, and visitors.
• Incumbent must have the ability to follow verbal instructions received from the team supervisor and perform work assignments according to established procedures. Must be ale to detect faulty operations of the equipment and report any problems to the team leader.
• Incumbent is part of the snow removal team and may be utilized during inclement weather as needed.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD08438A
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the position will be that normally required of a journeyman painter. Some heavy lifting (equipment and materials), movement of ladders required along with the stamina to perform physical labor. Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting, arduous physical effort is required in the performance of manual tasks described; such as painting of walls above five feet and continuous standing for extended periods of time when performing paint tasks.
Help
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1+5+
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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 the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Attention to Detail
• Carpentry/Woodworking
• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
• Eye-Hand Coordination
• Follow Directions
• Integrity/Honesty
• Painting
• Product Evaluation
• Stamina
• Teamwork
• Technical Competence
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 11+3.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-1+ subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-1+ and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Read more
• Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System
2200 SW Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66622
US
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Painter position is now open for candidates interested in the Painter Jobs sector. This role in Leavenworth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Painter Jobs is a plus.
