Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings; Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division; Painting Branch. As a Painter, the incumbent's tasks include coating working on furnishings and buildings accomplished by standard methods and special finishing techniques including graining, marbling and mottling using coating materials prepared in special and common methods.
Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES Application of Coating Materials Performs coating work using accepted methods of the trade, including special finishing techniques such as marbling, mottling and graining. Plans the materials, tools and techniques needed for the work and completes the work with little or no advice. Determines the methods, devices and materials that are best suited to each surface to achieve a glossy finish, grained effect or a finish that must meet specified thickness levels or other criteria. Utilizes standard tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, trowels, screeds, straight edges, viscosity testers, graining devices and wet and other thickness gauges. Erects and dismantles staging and scaffolding. Refinishes metal cabinets by matching colors with established office furniture. Prepares surfaces by using metal resins and plastic compounds, obtains smooth surfaces with abrasive compounds, evens out dents and treats with pre-coating agents. Prepares and applies coating materials using accepted trade devices. Refinishes doors, baseboards, floors and interior trim in each of the offices. Prepares surfaces, obtains smooth surfaces, evens out dents and treats surfaces. Prepares and applies coating materials using accepted trade devices. Applies decorative finishes including striping, stippling and graining. Matches colors, shading and textures of interior finishes where exact matching with previous finish is required. Paints interior and exterior building signs from stenciled outlines. Cuts and installs glass in windows and picture frames. Preps surfaces for special effects, such as filling, shaping and leveling with metal and synthetic resins. Applies special finishing techniques, such as marbling, mottling and/or graining. Preparation of Surfaces for Coating Prepares surfaces for the application of coating materials using techniques such as abrasive blasting. Determines the methods, techniques, devices and materials best suited to the surface finish. For example, determines the methods and materials to use on different types of surfaces in preparation for a glossy finish or grained effect. Ensures that surfaces meet smoothness, level and shape requirements, using accepted methods and techniques. Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rottenstone; filling, shaping and leveling with metal and synthetic resins; and mixing and applying pre-coating agents such as picking and alkali compounds. Evens out dents out dents and scars by burning-in processes. Uses standard tools and equipment such as scrapers, putty knives, wire brushes, sandpaper, trowels, screeds, straight edges, viscosity testers and thickness gauges. Performs refinishing work or assists sandblasters in preparing surfaces. Erects and dismantles staging and scaffolding. Prepared surfaces for special effects, such as filling, shaping and leveling with metal and synthetic resins. The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the SCREEN OUT required for this position which includes: Ability to perform the work of a journey-level painter with an appropriate Level of Supervision Your application must show that you have sufficient training and/or experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement.
Requirements
The positions require the ability to work on ladders up to 24 feet, and on man lifts and some scaffolding (lower than 30 feet). To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).