Painter II - Department Of General Services

Painter II

A Painter II performs complex painting work including the mixing of colors to specifications or matching paint to existing surfaces. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed indoors and outdoors where incumbents are exposed to inclement weather and heights from ladders and scaffolding. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

Minimum Qualification:

Education: Graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED certificate.

And Experience: Have three years of experience in painting work.

Or Equivalency Notes: Have six months of additional experience in painting work may substituted for each year of the high school or GED requirement. Completion of one year of the required coursework in a painting curriculum in an accredited high school or vocational school may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement.

Licenses, Registrations and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management may be required. Provisional driver's licenses or learner permits are not acceptable. Note: You must upload a copy of your valid driver's license with application at time of applying.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, techniques and equipment of the painting trade.
• Knowledge of the characteristics of common types of paints and finishes.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to mix paints and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Ability to match paint existing surfaces or to color chip.
• Ability to erect scaffolding.
• Ability to train new employees.

Additional Information:

Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.

Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation: Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process: All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process: Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Note: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.

Your Recruiter: Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

Baltimore City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.