Painter, Maintenance Public Buildings

City of Alexandria, LA • Full-time • Alexandria, Louisiana, United States • $36.10k - $43.32k / year • 3d ago

Painter, Maintenance Public Buildings

Annual Salary Range: $36,103.86 - $43,324.63 Grade: 21 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Maintenance Public Buildings department and future vacancies as they occur to perform technical tasks to plan, organize and participate in all aspects of the painting process. Erects and removes scaffolding for use in painting higher areas. Applies paints, lacquer, varnishes, sealers, bleaches, filler and stains to the interior and exterior of buildings, furniture, equipment, streets, parking lots, crosswalks and related areas. Performs other related technical tasks; prepares surfaces for wallpaper application and applies paper; cuts glass and replaces windowpanes; finishes drywall and other surfaces with drywall compound; applies textures and glazing to create or match special finishes. Float drywall using proper techniques. Mixes and applies blown acoustic ceilings. Operates various types of equipment to include lifts, bucket trucks, genie boom lifts, ladders and related tools such as stationary power equipment, hand tools and ladders.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED; Three (3) years of experience as a painter in an industrial, residential, or commercial setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

· Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030/ (318)449-5077, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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