Seasonal Painter

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Munising, MI - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 33
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to perform the full range of painting including surface preparation blending and matching paints and coating of various surfaces requiring decorative and other effects.


Duties

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore-Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigans Upper Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior between the communities of Munising (population 2500) and Grand Marais. Amenities in Munising include basic shopping medical facilities and K-12 schools. Summers are generally warm and pleasant.

Major duties include but not limited to preparing 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. Washes and sands surfaces as necessary and treats them with oil turpentine or other preparations. Selects more sophisticated methods of surface preparation when necessary to ensure a high quality decorative finish. Mixes thins blends matches tints and tones coating materials. Adds pigment and/or thinners to gauge the change of color tone and drying properties. Mixes stains epoxies enamels varnishes shellacs lacquers plastic paints bituminous paints and other surface coating materials. Applies coating materials using brushes rollers spray guns and other means of applications. Applies coating techniques that ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements. Sets up adjusts and operates spray painting equipment or other power painting equipment. Sands between coats and rubs or polishes final coats as necessary to obtain proper adhesive between coats and specified finishes. May bake finish on enameled and painted articles. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Uses and maintains tools. Uses tools such as brushes rollers spray guns graining devices viscosity testers thickness gauges compressors as well as common hand and power tools to do the work. Maintains records and documents actions.

Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement in which applications are collected over several months and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. **INITIAL CUT OFF is Monday December 29 2025** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.


Requirements

Conditions of employment

    • U.S. Citizenship required.
    • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
    • Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
    • Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
    • Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists) you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued drivers license that is current and has not been revoked suspended canceled or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued drivers license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation and again every year or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State drivers license.
    • Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
    • Government Housing: May be available.
    • Minimum Age Requirement: 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)
    • Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (other than blueprints)
    • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
    • Dexterity and Safety
    • Knowledge of materials
    • Practices in Construction Structure
    • Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)


    SCREEN OUT: Ability to satisfactorily accomplish coating work including camouflage work by standard coating methods such as brushing rolling and spraying apply other related methods and techniques as cutting-in techniques and dip and overflow methods so that surfaces are fully coated and free from drips and runs and to read and follow directions that explain how to apply and use prepared solvents and thin mix and stir coating materials. Skilled in standard finish processes such as hammer tone wrinkle and non-skid finishes which are applied as per set process. Has had safety training in this or related occupation. Can recognize obvious hazards follow safety directions and precautions and not endanger self or co-workers. Completed projects were spot checked by a supervisor during and at the time of completion.

    If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

    Volunteer Experience: 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; religious; 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.

    Education

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

    Additional information

    A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

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

    Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402b7) based on series and grade anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).

    If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.

    The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours unless granted an exception by OPM.

    Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations.

    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 sun glasses 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.

    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

    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.

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