Painter (2pm - 10pm)

Northampton County•Easton, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter performs skilled painting work for the Public Works department, Operations & Maintenance division. The position is assigned to the Government Center Campus and works primarily at the Courthouse and surrounding County buildings, including the Juvenile Justice Center, Criminal Administration Building, Domestic Relations Building, Controllers Office, and Parks & Recreation facilities. Core hours are 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; the required schedule may change. The position reports to the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations & Maintenance Associate Supervisor and does not supervise other employees. The Painter prepares work areas and surfaces, applies paint and other finishes to interior and exterior building surfaces and fixtures, erects and disassembles scaffolding, cleans tools and work areas, determines and orders job supplies, coordinates work with building personnel, and follows safety practices. The role also keeps job and materials records, coordinates with contractors, inspectors, and vendors on larger projects, repairs paintwork, and may assist other maintenance personnel with related work as directed and as scheduling permits. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

Requirements

High school completion or a general equivalency diploma.
At least three years of painting experience.
Possess and maintain a valid, current motor vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques used to prepare and apply finishes to different types of wall surfaces.
Thorough knowledge of paint-trade tools, substances, and safety precautions.
Skill in using and maintaining paint brushes, rollers, and power tools such as spray guns and painting machines.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work near nursing facility patients, families, and visitors if required by assignment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, facility staff, patients, and visitors.
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver painting tools and materials into position.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the job duties.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Prepare work areas with drop cloths and tarps to minimize dust and disturbance.
Prepare surfaces for painting by spackling, sanding, and cleaning.
Apply paint, primer, stain, and other finishes to interior and exterior walls, floors, ceilings, partitions, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and fixtures.
Erect and disassemble scaffolding.
Clean tools and surrounding areas during drying time and after work is complete.
Determine the materials needed for jobs, check available supplies, and order and receive supplies and equipment.
Coordinate job schedules with building personnel and people in affected areas.
Follow safety practices to safeguard building users, visitors, and residents.
Keep records of jobs performed, materials used, and related information.
Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and vendors on larger alteration, repair, and new-construction jobs as directed by the supervisor.
Repair paintwork, including repainting areas with water damage or other imperfections.
Open doors, windows, drawers, and other items that have been painted shut.
Assist other maintenance personnel with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry work as directed and when scheduling permits.