Painter

CLASS TITLE: Painter

CLASS RANGE: 21

MINIMUM SALARY: $40,011.73

NATURE OF POSITION

• Inspect and prepare surfaces to paint, stain, seal, lacquer, bleach, and fill.
• Erect and remove scaffolding.
• Operate lifts, bucket trucks, ladders, and stationary power equipment.
• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting using sandpaper, pressure washers, burners, scrapers, sanding machines and chemical compounds.
• Apply paint, lacquer, varnish, sealers and other mixes and materials.
• Prepare and apply wallpaper and blown acoustic ceilings.
• Cut glass, replace windowpanes, finish sheetrock, apply textures and glazes.
• Receive and review work orders, purchase orders, paint color history cards, MSDS documentation and related information.

COMPETENCIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Possess proven ability to learn and improve skills.
• Able to tolerate outdoor conditions and various types of weather.
• Able to stoop, kneel, balance, climb for tasks, and raise/lower objects up to 100 lbs.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three (3) years experience as a painter in an industrial, residential, or commercial setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Louisiana driver's license.
• Must be available to attend Parish meetings before, during, and after business hours.

REMARKS

• Must include a copy of your driver's license, high school diploma or equivalent, transcript, or DD214 with your application.
• Applications must be submitted in person or via mail.
• Apply at Rapides Parish Civil Service, 5610 Coliseum Blvd, Suite D,Alexandria, LA 71303. D ownload an application at www.rppj.com/employment.
• Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

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