• Prepares various surfaces of interior and exterior components of buildings and other structures by mechanically and chemically removing old paint and rust, filling cracks, sanding, and applying fillers and base coats.
• Performs masonry worker tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of interior and exterior surfaces and structures.
• Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel, earth, coal, or refuse.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Position may perform other related duties as assigned.
• Exposure to toxic paints, chemicals, or other hazards may require occupational health examinations.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Category 1 /Type 2 (Code 5)
• This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are:
• The painter prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and 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 weigh up to 10 pounds. Occasionally, may be required to handle materials and equipment that weigh 40 pounds and over.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Employee may be required to carry a government provided beeper/cellular telephone.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance And Operations Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of accepted surface preparation and coating methods and techniques including special finishing techniques; and paints and thinning additives. Knowledge of current Federal, state, local, and Air Force regulations pertaining to hazardous waste management.
2. Knowledge of carpentry and sheet metal work methods and techniques; and masonry techniques when using brick, block, and stone. Skill in reading and applying directions that relate to the mixture, use, and application of various kinds of coating materials, solvents, and precoating agents; and tinting, toning, matching, and blending coating materials.
3. Skill in determining the methods, techniques, devices, and materials best suited to obtain the surface condition and finish required. Knowledge of methods and techniques of subsurface preparation and construction; repairing asphalt and cement surfaces; and the operating characteristics of tractors, dump trucks, sweepers, towed or attached equipment.
4. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in manipulating the controls to adjust spreaders, sprayers, post hole diggers, back hoes, moveable dozer blades, and front-end loading devices; and operating and adjusting the equipment for various job requirements.
5. Skill in applying and leveling gravel, crushed stone, sand, or other aggregates to the proper thickness for the subsurface, and in applying sealer; shaping curbs and drainage ditches; and curing asphalt with sealer.
6.Ability to use and maintain power tools, hand tools, and related equipment. Ability to read and interpret instructions, drawings, and sketches.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires considerable bending, kneeling, standing, and stooping. On-site work typically requires crawling, climbing on ladders, scaffolds, and roof tops. Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Is frequently required to handle equipment and materials that weigh 40 pounds and over.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside shops and outside at job sites. In shops, is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating, vehicles, equipment, machinery, sawdust in the air, glue fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking, painting, masonry, and related power equipment. At job sites, may be exposed to weather conditions and hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders and are subject to cuts, bruises, burns, and contusions. May work in confined areas, such as crawl spaces and attics that may be dusty and dirty. Uses protective devices, equipment and clothing such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, hard hats, steel toed shoes, gloves, masks, and aprons.???????

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.


BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.


The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.