Painter II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Taunton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Taunton State Hospital is seeking a qualified candidate for the Painter II position. The selected candidate will supervise, assist, and participate in the preparation of paint surfaces, and applies paint, varnish, wallpaper, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces; inspect buildings, furniture, and other fixtures to determine the need and advisability for painting and the amounts and type of finish to use; and perform related work as required.
Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The incumbent will work on the first shift from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Days off are Sunday and Saturday. Position will support all sites in the Southeast Area.
Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Supervises and participates in the preparation of surfaces and in the application of paints, wallpaper and other finishes.
Assists in preparing surfaces for finishing by washing dusting, sanding, puttying, scraping and other means.
Supervises and assists in applying paint, varnish, stain, wallpaper and other finishes to building interiors and exteriors, furniture and other surfaces by means of brush, roller, pad or spray equipment.
Mixes and matches paints, stains and blends colors.
Supervises and assists men engaged in drywall joint finishing.
Supervises and assists in the erection of ladders and scaffolding equipment.
Inspects furniture and building interiors and exteriors to determine the need and advisability for painting and the amount and type of finish to use.
Estimates the amount of materials needed and the cost for a job.
Requisitions the material needed for a job and issues them to workmen.
Supervises and assists in the cleaning and proper storage of equipment and supplies and clean-up of the work area.
Supervises and assists in the reglazing and replacement of window and door glass.
Supervises and assists in the painting of sign standards, signs and the lettering of same.
Maintain records of production and materials used on the job.
Works with and coordinates work with other trades in the completion of the job.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in painting work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below.
• A valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class D)

Nice To Haves

• A valid rigger license
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the preparation of surfaces and in the application of paints, wallpaper and other finishes.
• Assists in preparing surfaces for finishing by washing dusting, sanding, puttying, scraping and other means.
• Supervises and assists in applying paint, varnish, stain, wallpaper and other finishes to building interiors and exteriors, furniture and other surfaces by means of brush, roller, pad or spray equipment.
• Mixes and matches paints, stains and blends colors.
• Supervises and assists men engaged in drywall joint finishing.
• Supervises and assists in the erection of ladders and scaffolding equipment.
• Inspects furniture and building interiors and exteriors to determine the need and advisability for painting and the amount and type of finish to use.
• Estimates the amount of materials needed and the cost for a job.
• Requisitions the material needed for a job and issues them to workmen.
• Supervises and assists in the cleaning and proper storage of equipment and supplies and clean-up of the work area.
• Supervises and assists in the reglazing and replacement of window and door glass.
• Supervises and assists in the painting of sign standards, signs and the lettering of same.
• Maintain records of production and materials used on the job.
• Works with and coordinates work with other trades in the completion of the job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers

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