Maintenance Painter ID- 11379

About the position

The City of Concord is seeking a full-time Maintenance Painter to join the Facilities Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. This role is crucial in delivering maintenance services across 68 buildings, encompassing a total area of 373,539 square feet. The Facilities Maintenance Division is dedicated to preserving and protecting the City’s public facilities while ensuring they meet the needs of both internal and external customers. The department emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for graffiti, aiming to maintain Concord's reputation as a premier community in California. As a Maintenance Painter, the successful candidate will be responsible for applying their knowledge of standard practices, terms, procedures, materials, and processes of the painting trade.

 

This includes preparing various surfaces for painting, maintaining painting equipment, and understanding safety regulations. The role requires the ability to plan, lay out, and execute skilled painting work, estimate paint requirements, and work from scaffolding. The Maintenance Painter will also be expected to read and interpret technical materials such as blueprints and specifications, maintain records, and provide excellent customer service. The City of Concord offers a collaborative work environment where employees can grow in their careers while contributing to the community. The position is designed for individuals who are motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality service. The City values work-life balance and invests in the professional and personal development of its employees, providing numerous benefits and retirement options.

Responsibilities

  • Confers with supervisors and other City staff to clarify projects and priorities.
  • Prepares surfaces of wood, metal, and masonry; applies prime and finish paints, varnishes, lacquers, and other covering materials with brush, roller, or spray gun.
  • Selects, mixes, and matches paint.
  • Applies paints, special waterproofing and rust preventative materials, and anti-graffiti coatings to a variety of surfaces.
  • Refinishes furniture.
  • Estimates and procures labor, materials, and supplies needed to perform specific assignments for Paint and Graffiti shop operations.
  • Cleans and maintains painting, water/sand blasting and local ventilating equipment.
  • Hangs various types of paper and vinyl wall-coverings.
  • Maintains records, computer-based and manual, makes oral and written reports of work performed; orders and purchases materials and services following standard purchasing procedures; maintains applicable equipment and personal licenses and permits.
  • May lay out and direct the work of semi-skilled workers as assigned.
  • Resolves customer service issues pertaining to Paint and Graffiti crew work.
  • Provides technical expertise to resolve design problems to conform to existing field conditions.
  • Follows safe work procedures and ensures that proper safety precautions, regulations, and industrial hygiene practices are observed during all work evolutions.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions, needed repairs, and safety/hygiene infractions to supervisor.

Requirements

Nice-to-haves

  • Some journey level painting experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • Wellness program
  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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