Painter I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Wrentham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a motivated and experienced candidate for the role of Painter I to maintain both the interior and exterior painting needs in all building structures at the Wrentham Developmental Center (WDC). The building surfaces are a variety of wood, brick, stucco, and they require sanding, caulking, patching, and refinishing.
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of tools, materials, methods and standard practices used in the painting trade.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of preparing wood, metal, glass, plaster, cement, and other materials and surfaces painting.
• Ability to apply paint and other finish by brush or air gun, and to mix and match paint.
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding or at some distance above the ground.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written orders with immediate supervision.
• At least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in painting work, or (B) the substitution below.
• A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school at the high school level or higher with a major in painting may be substituted for the required experience.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Rigger's License issued by the Department of Labor and Industries (Division of Industrial Safety) may be required.
• Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and standard practices used in the painting trade.
• Understand methods in preparing wood, metal, glass, plaster, cement and other materials and surfaces for painting.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Paints all wood, metal, concrete interior and exterior surfaces, signs by means of a brush or spraying equipment in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by stripping old paint, priming, sanding, washing, taping, compounding new sheetrock to insure proper application of paint.
• Staining and varnishing of old and new interior and exterior surfaces in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
• Glazing of windows by proprer procuedures.
• Erect ladders and staging.
• Repairs walls, patches holes, puttying and caulking.
• Refinishes furnature.
• Hangs wallpaper.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED