Job Information
Rapides Parish Civil Service Painter in Alexandria, Louisiana
CLASS TITLE: Painter
CLASS RANGE: 15
MINIMUM SALARY: $29,857.37
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.
*AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY *