Painter

National Park Service • Temporary • Brookline, Massachusetts • $33.11 - $38.64 / hour • 3d ago

Painter

Painter position located in Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, in the Maintenance Division.

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 3 years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Summary

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Overview

Accepting applications

Duties

Prepare surfaces (historic and non-historic) using a variety of methods and materials. Select and use surface techniques which result in proper adherence of coating materials.
Apply a variety of coating materials such as primers and paints using standard application techniques. Select and use appropriate methods of techniques best suited for proper finishes (historic and non-historic).
Remove scale, rust, grease, dirt and old paint from historic and non-historic metal and wood surfaces using scrapers, wire brushes, sanders, etc., so that coating materials will adhere properly.
Check historic and non-historic surfaces after applying coating materials such as primers, paints and corrosion preventive coatings to ensure that surfaces are fully coated and protected from skips, runs and drips.
Follow instructions, directions and guidance from supervisor when new tasks are assigned. Interpret oral and written work orders to plan the materials, tools and techniques needed to complete the assigned work.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
You will be required to complete a one-year trial period.
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Practices in Construction, Structure
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading)
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials
Dexterity and Safety

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Physical Demands: The painter prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds platforms, and in situations where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard to reach places. The work may be at extreme heights (such as water towers or tall buildings). This requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, be strapped into swing stages and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to lift, carry and set up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds. Occasionally, may be required to handle materials and equipment that weighs 40 pounds and over.

Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, with dirt, spray, and fumes usually present. The employee is sometimes required to prepare, treat and coat surfaces outside in all types of weather. Protective equipment and clothing such as safety shoes, safety glasses or sunglasses, gloves, rain gear, hard hats, coveralls, respirators and other protective gear are required, which are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts and bruises and occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones.

How to Apply

To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/14/2025.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/826085100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.