Department

Department of Administration

Division

Trades

Salary

$23.26 - $24.30

Job Profile

JC-02331200-7 - Painter (Council 94 Local 2392 BHDDH, DOC, DOA)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

CORRECTED SALARY: $26.32/hr - $27.73/hr.

Position is within the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance.

Standard 40.0 hours.

REPOSTED: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Job Requisition Number

JR102309 PAINTER (Open)

Pay Grade

C00319 G

Classification

Painter

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To apply protective and decorative coatings to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structures; to strip, restain, shellac and varnish furniture; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives work assignments from a superior with considerable latitude for the use of independent judgement in the application of the practices and techniques of the trade; work is reviewed usually upon completion for satisfactory performance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, supervises the work of helpers or others assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To apply protective and decorative coatings to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structures.
• To mix paints, sizes, varnishes, enamels, lacquers, calcimines and paint and varnish removers and to match paints as required.
• To wash and clean surfaces preparatory to painting.
• To wash painted surfaces and remove paint.
• To do varnishing, finishing, lacquering, enameling and calcimining jobs.
• To prepare floors for painting and waxing.
• To strip, restain, fill, shellac and varnish desks, tables and other furniture.
• To cut and set glass for windows and doors.
• To do paper hanging.
• To do minor plaster repairs, spackling, and dry wall taping.
• To build and climb scaffolding for interior and exterior work.
• To keep tools and brushes in good condition.
• As required, to requisition supplies and materials.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of practices, techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in interior and exterior surface painting and skill in the application of such practices and techniques; a working knowledge of various kinds of paints, varnishes, shellacs, lacquers and calcimines, their adaptability and uses; a working knowledge of safety measures and precautions; skill in mixing and matching paint; skill in the application of paints and other finishes with brush or spray gun; the ability to follow oral and written instructions; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a journeyman painter.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

Supplemental Information

Job Profile Summary
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To apply protective and decorative coatings to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structures; to strip, restain, shellac and varnish furniture; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives work assignments from a superior with considerable latitude for the use of independent judgement in the application of the practices and techniques of the trade; work is reviewed usually upon completion for satisfactory performance. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, supervises the work of helpers or others assigned to assist.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.