General Maintenance Technician - Painter - 60024190 & 60024086

State of South Carolina; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriots Point is looking for a General Maintenance Technician - Painter to join their team. The role involves painting and preservation of various structures, ensuring safety and quality in all tasks. Candidates should have trade experience and a valid SC driver's license. This position offers excellent benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement options

Qualifications

• Previous trade experience required.
• Valid SC driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting and preservation of ships, buildings, and piers.
• Use paintbrush techniques and spray equipment safely.
• Adhere to safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of painting techniques

Ability to serve as a crew leader

Knowledge of safety practices

Education

College transcript

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? Patriots Point is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate to apply! This position offers great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year, depending on applicable state service.

The purpose of the General Maintenance Technician - Painter is to perform as a team member responsible for painting and preservation of ships, buildings, and piers owned by Patriots Point Development Authority. In this position, you will:

1. Perform semi-skilled procedures, including preparing surfaces for painting and using equipment such as scrapers, chipping hammers, sanders, wire brushes, scalers, deck crawlers, and needle guns.
2. Safely and properly use paintbrush techniques, rollers, and spray equipment in applying primers and finish coats. Perform preservation work and maintenance on high, vertical surfaces, and other remote areas using appropriate scaffolding when required. Safely dispose of waste products generated during painting operations in accordance with PPDA policies and procedures.
3. Adhere to and enforce safety and environmental regulations required by the Agency.
4. Work after normal hours, on weekends, holidays, emergencies, and/or special events. Perform other duties as assigned to support the agency's mission.

Minimum Requirements:

1. A valid SC driver's license.
2. Previous trade experience.

Applicants indicating college credit or degrees on the application must bring a copy of their college transcript to the interview. The transcript may also be uploaded with the application if required by the hiring department or desired by the applicant. Some areas may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specified timeframe after hiring. Failure to provide an official transcript may result in disqualification or termination.

Additional Requirements:

1. Work evenings, weekends, and overtime hours as needed.
2. Frequent stooping, bending, and lifting of 30 lbs.
3. Report to work during emergencies.
4. Engage in rigorous physical activity, including climbing ladders and long-distance walking.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of painting techniques and equipment.
2. Ability to serve as a crew leader, assign tasks, and allocate resources.
3. Knowledge of safety practices and regulations.
4. Familiarity with tools, materials, and supplies used by painters.
5. Skill in using trade tools and equipment.
6. Ability to make repairs and adjustments to equipment.
7. Use judgment and initiative to complete routine work independently.

Additional Comments:

Patriots Point is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or genetic information. Supplemental questions are part of your application. Misrepresentation may disqualify you. Complete the state application fully; resumes are not accepted for qualification assessment.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents.
• 15 days annual leave and 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program.
• Retirement options including SCRS and State ORP plans. Enrollment in one is required for full-time employees. Check the contribution rates on the respective sites.