Painter - BC-09

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancies in Kailua-Kona, HI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled painting work in preparing a variety of surfaces for painting and applying paint and other decorative and protective coatings by brush or spray gun; and performs other related duties as required. There are two (2) immediate permanent full-time vacancies with the Department of Parks & Recreation - Parks Maintenance Division in Kailua-Kona. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade, and successful completion of apprenticeship training (scan and attach a copy of your certificate of completion for painting apprenticeship to your application), or three (3) years of experience as an apprentice or helper under a journey level painter.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing.
Knowledge of practices, tools, and equipment used in applying paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels and other painting materials.
Knowledge of methods of cleaning brushes and other painting equipment.
Knowledge of methods of preparing surfaces for the application of paint and other similar coverings.
Knowledge of methods of preparing, mixing, blending, and preserving different painting materials.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to work from riggings and scaffolds.
Ability to estimate time and materials needed to perform a job.
Ability to mix and match paints.
Ability to recommend blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy

Responsibilities

Mixes and matches paints.
Applies paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels by brush or spray gun to building exteriors and interiors, furniture, cement, and other surfaces.
Estimates time and material needs.
Erects scaffolding and removes or covers objects to prevent their becoming splattered with paint.
Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, burning, sanding, or washing and by puttying nail holes and cracks.
Cleans brushes and other painting equipment.
Operates vehicle to transport equipment and supplies to job sites.
May assign tasks to other painters and supervise the work of helpers.
May perform services in other building trades when not engaged in painting.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.