Painter

This position is assigned to the Building and Maintenance Unit, Maintenance and Repair Section, Engineering Service, at the Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHS). For he/she shall be assigned maintenance and repair duties as deemed necessary by the Building Maintenance Unit Foreman. Duties include, but are not limited to: * Painting one-of-a-kind pieces of casework such as consoles and cabinets. * Work from oral instructions, blueprints, work orders and rough sketches. * Plan and lay out work to be done, select the proper tools, determine materials to be used and accomplish the work in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade practices. * Ensure site is clean of all debris and equipment upon completion of work. * Erect or suspend scaffolding in the performance of duties and be responsible for the proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment. * Mix all types of paints such as base coat paint, interior paints and finishing exterior paints. * Skilled in the application of paints in around door frames, window frames, walls as well as molding and base cover and in accenting areas. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Painter/PD02823A Physical Requirements: Prepare and coat surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places. This requires them to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The painting workers frequently lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment that weigh up to 5 kilograms (10 pounds). Occasionally, they may handle materials and equipment that weigh 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and over. The work is done inside and outside, and dirt, spray, and fumes are usually present. The painting workers are sometimes required to prepare and coat surfaces outside in bad weather. Occasionally, they may be required to wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Painters are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. They may occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broke bones.

Created: 2026-04-02