About this Painter (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service) role at City of Dallas
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Job Summary
Senior level position involved in performing a variety of painting techniques to maintain, preserve and visually enhance buildings, structures, and equipment.
Job Description
Overview
The Painter is a skilled tradesman who performs a variety of painting techniques to maintain, preserve and visually enhance buildings, structures, and equipment.
Essential Functions
1 Performs various painting assignments to enhance the overall appearance of the City of Dallas facilities, buildings, community areas, and equipment; participates in training and safety meetings, calculates and tracks orders and supplies, performs various other work involved in painting jobs.
2 Replaces and repairs paper, vinyl, plastic or other wall coverings to maintain appearance of the buildings; tapes, beds, and textures sheetrock walls to complete finish of dry wall construction; observes walls and structures, identifies holes and other painting needs, and ensures work is completed.
3 Water blasts and sand blasts walls or swimming pools to remove graffiti.
4 Paints building interiors and exteriors, pumps, valves, swimming pools, parking lots, or tennis courts to preserve and restore appearance.
5 operates various hand brushes, rollers, and power-driven sprayers/rollers to perform necessary paint assignments; drives vehicle to and from job site to transport tools and equipment.
6 Sands, varnishes, and strips gym floors, parking lots, and tennis courts to restore surface.
7 Cleans work area after painting or repairs are completed; maintains paint supplies and materials to ensure adequate levels are available when needed.
8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Experience
2 years of painting in a construction environment.
Licenses and Certifications
None
*Minimum Qualification Notation: ALL qualifying information (including education, experience, and licenses and certifications listed in the minimum qualifications section) must be included in the application to be considered for this position.
Information included in any attachments (such as the resume) is in addition to, not in lieu of application information.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the painting trade.
2 Knowledge of types of paint and finishes, color harmony, and color match.
3 Basic knowledge of mixing paint.
4 Skill in the proper use of hand/power tools and equipment.
5 Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
6 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
