Painter

WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC•Town of Colonie, NY

102d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Painter performs professional-grade interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, and finishing work across all Wildwood Program facilities. The role helps maintain a clean, vibrant, and safe environment for the people supported by the organization, staff, and visitors. Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Painter handles routine maintenance paint requests, large-scale projects, and urgent touch-ups. Wildwood Programs provides educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in painting and maintenance work.
Experience using various painting tools and equipment effectively.
Proven track record of completing painting projects on time and to a high standard.
Valid New York State Driver’s License.
Ability to drive and a driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage.
Ability to work in indoor classrooms, hallways, offices, residential locations, commercial office space, and outdoor environments subject to changing weather conditions.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as respirators, safety glasses, and gloves when tasks require it.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working at heights and ability to climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to achieve clean lines and uniform finishes.

Responsibilities

Scrape, sand, patch, caulk, and prime drywall, plaster, concrete block, brick, wood, and metal surfaces before applying finishes.
Remove graffiti and repair damaged walls.
Apply paints, stains, varnishes, sealers, and protective coatings to interior and exterior walls, ceilings, trim, floors, and furniture using brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment.
Paint and stain facility interiors, including walls, trim, and other areas as needed.
Paint facility exteriors, outbuildings, doors, fences, and trim.
Perform line-striping in parking lots, curbs, and play areas as needed.
Tape, mud, and texture drywall.
Repair minor cracks in plaster or concrete block surfaces.
Handle routine maintenance paint requests, large-scale painting projects, and urgent touch-ups across Wildwood Program facilities.