Painter-Refinisher

Summary

We love our jobs. Do you? Join our team as a Painter-Refinisher located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings & Grounds, Tenant Services Division, Projects Branch, Painting Night Section. As a Painter-Refinisher you will be responsible for refinishing doors, door frames and other woodwork. You will participate in projects involving historical colors, complex striping, designs and panel refinishing.

Duties

• TOUR OF DUTY: Sunday evening to Thursday morning, 6:00 PM through 4:30 AM As a Painter- Refinisher, you will: Perform complex coating work using any of the accepted methods of the trade such as graining, shadowing and shading colors. Match and mix colors by eye and/or with a tinting machine to match historical and faded colors. Refinish and/or finish new walnut and mahogany doors, metal doors and cabinets etc. to match historical natural wood finishes within the Capitol Complex. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats. Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel and other finishes to equipment, buildings, decorative walls and doors and/or other structures, using brushes, spray guns or rollers and polish final coats to specified finishes. Prepare interior and exterior plaster, metal, wood and masonry surfaces. Plaster or spackle small holes and cracks. Mix and prepare paints, stains and other products. Fill cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. Calculate amounts of required materials and paint, based on surface measurements. Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing or using water and/or abrasive blasting. Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool and/or sanding machines.

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Ability to perform Painter-Refinisher duties and responsibilities without more than normal supervision including: Using a computerized maintenance management system (e.g., WebTMA) to receive, update, and close work orders, accurately document work performed, and track materials and job status; Safely prepare and repair historic wood surfaces, demonstrated through proper use of stripping methods, sanding techniques, and repair practices that preserve original detailing; Independently performing wood finishing and refinishing tasks including applying stains, varnishes, oils, paints, and protective coatings; and Producing a final finish that matches an existing or documented sample for color, grain, and sheen, and overall appearance.

Requirements

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.

How to apply

You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page. NEED HELP? If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at [email protected]. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS “Saved Documents” feature. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.