Construction Worker II/Painter

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction II/Painter to join their dedicated team. This full-time role involves performing skilled painting and drywall finishing tasks, ensuring high-quality results in the maintenance and remodeling of County buildings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial painting, be flexible with work hours, and possess a valid driver's license. With a commitment to quality and community service, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Boulder County's projects while enjoying a range of benefits, including vacation time and pension contributions. If you're passionate about construction and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

80-hour vacation bank upon hire

Monthly vacation and medical leave accruals

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma and two years of commercial painting experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety practices in construction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply paint with various tools.
• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring quality and safety.

Skills

Commercial Painting

Drywall Finishing

Safety Practices

Collaboration

Color Matching

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power Washers

Scaffolding

Paint Sprayers

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Construction II/Painter. Construction Worker II is the journeyman level classification in the Construction Worker series. This position in the Construction Worker series is painting and drywall finishing specific. The painting team performs a variety of skilled duties in the construction, maintenance, and remodeling of County buildings.

Boulder County Construction is a team of dedicated individuals that are committed to producing a high-quality product for the Boulder County taxpayers. The Construction/Painting team also remains flexible because work tasks may change multiple times a day and off regular business hours may need to be worked to accommodate Boulder County departments.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm, with occasional overtime and off-hours work. This position will work throughout Boulder County, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $56,664.00 - $69,198.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: February 20th
• First Round Interviews: February 27th
• Reference Check: February 28th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify) Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Site preparation: Measure the work area, cover furniture and fixtures, and remove old paint.
2. Surface preparation: Sand, tape, caulk, and fill holes and cracks.
3. Color matching: Gather correct paint and other finishes to achieve the desired color and consistency.
4. Application: Apply paint with brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
5. Quality assurance: Perform a final inspection to ensure the work is accurate and high quality.
6. Collaboration: Work with clients, carpenters, electricians, and maintenance.
7. Equipment maintenance: Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
8. Reads and interprets construction drawings.
9. Maintains job site and computer timesheet records, basic computer skills.
10. Lays out work and requisitions materials, as needed.
11. Familiar with OSHA, SDS, and safety protocols and applies them to daily activities.
12. Performs related work, as required.
13. May be reassigned in emergency situations.

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application, describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well-qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of commercial painting, staining, lacquering, and drywall finishing experience, including experience with painting equipment like power washers, scaffolding, and paint sprayers.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the procedures, materials, and equipment used in commercial construction.
• Working knowledge of safety in the operation of tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, SDS, and Safety practices in the field of construction.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies, and the public.
• Ability to work alternate schedules to meet project demands.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Back and Upper Body (lifting): Frequently lift from floor to waist with one hand 20-30 lb. power tools, equipment, and building materials. Occasionally lift with two hands from floor to shoulder and carry 60-80 lb. bags of mortar, demolition debris, and general building materials. At least once per day lift with a co-worker (two-man lift), 100 lb. building materials such as doors, particleboards, and drywall. Occasionally use shovels, 20 lb. pry bars, and 8 lb. sledgehammers.
• Hands/Arms (repetitive motion): Constant use of hammer, screwdriver, and wrenches. Occasionally operate 5 lb. electric screw guns and 10 lb. circular saw.
• Body Movement: Frequently climb and work from ladders and scaffolds. Occasionally perform work while crawling, or on knees and in unusual positions.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion,