This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Library Buildings and Grounds (LBG). The incumbent performs as a journey-level Plasterer Painter-Decorator and performs coating work on equipment, furnishings and buildings and is accomplished by standard methods and special finishing techniques including graining, marbling and mottling using coating materials prepared in common and special methods.
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 decorative plasterer duties and responsibilities without more than normal supervision: To include using painting tools and equipment (i.e., brushes, rollers, spray guns, trowels, screeds, straight edges, viscosity testers) to perform the most complex painting tasks; repairing plaster walls and ornamental plaster; applying plaster on metal, wood or gypsum lathe, wallboard, and masonry surfaces; replicating original decorative design (i.e., Arabesque, Bay Leaf Imbricated, Bay Leaf Wreath, Cloth and Leaf Swags, Fluttering Ribbon, Guilloche, Greek Keys, Urns, Lanterns, Rinceaux, Anthemion, Acanthus, Zodiac Signs, Eggs and Darts and Stylize Dolphins); and using a computer for Daily reports and updates on projects and assignments.
TOUR OF DUTY: Sunday through Thursday, 6:00PM to 4:30AM Surface Preparation, Plastering and Decorative Painting Work (100%) Performs intricate painting and decorative work requiring skill to restore decorative surfaces. Uses brushes, spray guns, rollers or other equipment to apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other elaborate finishes (i.e. stenciling, color glazing, gilding, marbling, lettering, striping, stippling and graining) to walls, doors, windows, baseboards, floor, trim and other surfaces of buildings; and wood and metal objects, equipment in order to shield, uphold, garnish or refurbish them. Uses special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering or faux painting. Refinishes and/or finishes new walnut and mahogany doors, metal doors and cabinets etc. to match historical natural wood finishes within Capitol Complex. Picks and blends paints and other coating materials. Matches colors and textures to historic finishes where exact matching with prior finish is necessary. Knowledge on making silicone molds, mixing, and applying silicone and casting molding plaster. The ability to repair plaster walls and ornamental plaster, as well as knowledge on mixing both lime plaster, molding plaster and brown coats. Repairs ceiling centers, ceiling panels, columns, corbel arches, corbel blocks, cornices, edge moldings, gable trims, molded carvings, pedestals, pediments, pilasters, plaster domes and plaster fire surrounds. Fabricates and installs replacements for these items as needed. Repairs and patches plaster and stucco surfaces. Applies plaster on metal, wood or gypsum lathe, wallboard and masonry surfaces. Patches damaged sections of walls and ceilings. Chips out old plaster, trims edges until a solid joint is found and fills with new plaster. Straightens edges and trowels to an even surface. Performs coating work using accepted methods of the trade. Plans the materials, tools and techniques needed for the work and completes the work with little or no advice. Determines the methods, devices and materials that are best suited to each surface to achieve a glossy finish, grained effect or a finish that must meet specified thickness levels or other criteria. Utilizes standard tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, trowels, screeds, straight edges, viscosity testers, graining devices and wet and other thickness gauges. Erects and dismantles staging and scaffolding. Refinishes doors, baseboards, floors and interior trim in offices. Prepares and treats surfaces, evening out dents. Prepares and applies coating materials using accepted trade devices. Knowledge in using a May line Parallel Bar with Protractor and Triangles Applies decorative finishes including stippling, striping and graining. Matches colors, shading and textures of interior finishes where exact matching with previous finish is required. Paints building signs from stenciled outlines. The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized