The primary purpose of this position is to perform standard painting duties associated with the treatment, preparation, and coating of wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, or other surfaces. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is March-November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-April 2027 Open to the first 100 applicants.
Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Uses standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling, and spraying to paint surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, and other surfaces. Prepares surfaces by scraping, wire brushing, masking, spackling, and sanding surfaces. Cleans, degreases, and removes oil or wax buildup.
Removes scale, rust, dirt and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly. Obtains supplies and equipment, sets up ladders and scaffolds, covers items with drop cloths and tape, and performs all necessary preparatory work. Applies various coating materials such as primers, paints, varnishes, shellacs, using standard application techniques and ensures that coating finish meets surface protection requirements.
Applies standard methods and techniques that are best suited to putting protective coatings on surfaces, for example, brushing, rolling, cutting-in, or overflowing. Uses and maintains painting tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, graining devices, compressors, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, as well as common hand and power tools such as scrapers, wire brushes, putty knives, sandpaper, etc.
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment. Uses and ensures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Maintains records and documents actions.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $24.62 – $28.73/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This is a Work Schedule is dependent on the position. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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