Painter- Facilities Maintenance

Purpose

Are you ready to walk through the door of opportunity? If so, you are on the right path towards a new and exciting opportunity to embrace a new beginning! If you are up for the challenge and are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you! Get ready to take the next step and envision your career with our amazing Facilities Maintenance team.

Our Facilities Maintenance Department has an immediate opening for a dedicated Painter to paint and maintain department buildings, piping, equipment and floors. We are looking for a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. You must be able to communicate effectively with City staff, coworkers, vendors, and anyone else whom you may encounter on the job.

Come for the job...Stay for the challenge! At the City of Savannah, YOU control your destiny!

We'll take care of you too! We offer a excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave ,and 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, employee home purchase assistance, and more.

Women, minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes surfaces to be painted to determine desired type of paint, varnish, shellac, or enamel; estimates surface areas and composition to determine amount of materials needed; uses paint brushes paint rollers, and/or pneumatic spray gun to apply materials.

• Uses a sand blaster or pressure washer to clean surfaces prior to painting; prepares surfaces by removing old paint and filling in cracks and holes; applies fillers, sealants, basecoats, and primers.

• Cleans and stores all painting equipment and supplies; secures flammable liquids in designated storage cabinet.

• Mixes paints, base materials, thinners, and other surface materials.

• May install sheet rock and plaster.

• Secures approval from supervisor prior to changing interior or exterior colors.

• Paints interiors and exteriors of buildings, offices, floors, and stairways; applies parking lot stripes; paints dumpsters, tanks, fences, plant equipment, and infrastructures.

• Applies department decals to new vehicles.

• Maintains a nominal inventory of painting materials and equipment; submits a list of items needed to supervisor.

• Documents all work performed on a weekly basis and submits to supervisor.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED plus two years of residential and commercial painting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an approved driving history.

Work Location: 5 Interchange Court Work Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of painting materials and processes, including paints, primers, sealers, and specialized coatings.

• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations.

• Skill in planning and organizing work.

• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.

• Skill in preparing surfaces and applying paint and other materials.

• Skill in using hand and power tools.

• Skill in oral and written communication