Paint Prep/ Wash Rack Worker - UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies : Job Details

**Overview**

Bowhead seeks a Paint Prep /Wash Rack Worker on 2nd shift at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA.

**Responsibilities**

The Paint Preparation Worker works with motor vehicles such as automobiles, buses, trucks and other military equipment to prepare them for the Painters. The Paint Preparation worker roughens aluminum surfaces with hand sanders or other tools to ensure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted. They may also conduct minor touch ups such as using stencils to add numerals or letters onto vehicle surfaces. They will not be involved in sand blasting or using other power machinery for painting or other major paint work.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Must possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service solutions and interact with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner.

+ Must be motivated to perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Minimum of one-three (1-3) years' experience in the position applied for (referenced above).

+ Must have a good working knowledgeable of Army regulations; systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines.

+ Must be able to pass a background investigation and gain access to military installations.

+ The position is on a federal military installation. Candidates/employees will need to drive onto the military installation to gain access to the respective building for their position.

+ Experience working at Letterkenny Army Depot highly desired.

+ Must have general computer knowledge. Working knowledge of internet software; spreadsheet software, word processing software and MS Office Suite is a plus.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

+ Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

+ Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, move, manipulate or feel objects; talk and/or hear and taste and/or smell.

+ Frequently required to stand and/or walk and routinely required to reach with hands and arms.

+ Routinely required to work at varying heights (work from ladders and/or mobile platforms). Occasional use of a fall protection harness will be required.

+ Required to use respiratory equipment (half mask/hood/helmet).

+ Routinely required to stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or squat.

+ Frequently lifts and /or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds.

+ Often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling and positioning parts assemblies and equipment.

+ Frequently lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks hoist and cranes.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: May require background investigation and must currently hold or have the ability to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this location.Securing and maintaining a Common Access card (CAC) is a requirement for all positions at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere ( .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**ID** _2024-21918_

**Category** _Installation/Maintenance/Repair_

**Location : Location** _US-PA-Letterkenny_

**SCA Hourly Rate** _USD $27.05/Hr._

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain** _Secret_

**Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_

**Travel Requirement** _N/A_