Painter- Denver

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

357d

About The Position

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. The Division of Facilities Management - Northern Division exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Facilities served include the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Department of Human Services at 1575 Sherman St., Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC) to include the group homes and the Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities. This is a full-time, in-person, essential position that is required to respond in person to call backs after hours to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Four years of professional commercial and/or residential painting experience.
• Must currently possess and maintain a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
• Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay.
• Must be available for shift work.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial Painting Experience.
• 5 plus years of commercial painting experience.
• Experience operating scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Experience with road markings and/or striping.
• Experience working with and maintaining airless paint sprayer.

Responsibilities

• Paint walls, equipment, buildings, casework, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
• Remove old paint to prepare surfaces prior to painting.
• Mix colors to obtain desired color or consistency.
• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers.
• Perform general building maintenance including wall repair, flooring repairs, and painting.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, light fixtures, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Prepare surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs based on surface measurements.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisor to determine work requirements.
• Perform general drywall duties: hang, tape, texture, drywall, and plaster patch.
• Construct new walls and ceilings including framing.
• Evaluate and prioritize work orders to determine if it is a routine maintenance repair or requires referral to technical trade departments.
• Repair minor damage to facilities finishes.
• Perform preventative maintenance on painting equipment.
• Perform snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• BenefitHub state employee discount program.
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe.
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees