Lead Painter

Prince George's County Public Schools; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government seeks a Lead Painter (Maintenance Services Attendant III, grade A-13) in the Facilities Operation and Management Division. This essential position may work in various county facilities and leads a crew of skilled crafts in painting, carpentry, and related trades.

The role requires a high school diploma or vocational training, willingness to respond to emergencies, and a proven maintenance background; strong leadership and coordination efforts are expected to

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or vocational school.
• Three years of maintenance experience preferred for lead work.
• Lead/supervisory experience preferred.
• Respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead/supervises a crew in painting, refinishing, and related trades.
• Direct Carpentry Team in major painting/refinishing projects.
• Coordinate work orders and schedule work with Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure safety and compliance with county policies.

Skills

Leadership

Painting

Carpentry

General maintenance

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Tools

SAP Work Order Management

Job description

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Nature and Variety of Work Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George’s County Office of Central Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Lead Painter (Maintenance Services Attendant 3A) grade A13 position, in the Facilities Operation and Management Division.

About the Position

Prince George's County Office of Central Services is seeking qualified applicants to fill Maintenance Services Attendant III, grade A-13, within its Facilities Operation and Management Division. This position may work in various County facilities, including correctional facility. This is an essential position.

This is a lead/supervisory work within the skilled craft occupational category, which is characterized by the performance of skilled and manual work. The selected individual leads/supervises the work of a crew of skilled crafts and labor positions in the accomplishment of a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the trade occupations (e.g. plumbing, general carpentry, electrical, painting, etc.) Work is performed under general supervision and evaluated by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in accordance with departmental policies and regulations.

About the Agency

The Office of Central Services is a multifaceted agency of the Prince George’s County Government providing government-wide, mission critical support services in the areas of facilities operations and management, building design & construction, real estate services, fleet management, and general services. We make government operations operate better for the government.

Examples of Work

• Performs painting, restorative, and improvement work in various county-owned and leased buildings to include but not limited to:
  • Applying paint and other coating to drywall and other surfaces;
  • Patching walls and performing other prep tasks as necessary;
  • Install hardwood floors, cabinets, drywall, doors, and insulation;
  • Inspect products and conduct repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Leads and directs Maintenance Service Attendants and/or Trades Helpers and other team members as assigned in the completion of complex, multi-faceted repair and improvement projects requiring fine finish/painting of walls, ceilings, etc.
• Works individually or as a team leader, responding to work orders generated by the SAP Work Order Management system as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
• Coordinates efforts with other members of Carpentry Team to stage painting and finish work according to schedule. Responsible for directing Carpentry Team in major painting/refinishing efforts.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of high school or vocational school.
• Responsible experience in the general maintenance trades work at the full performance level.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points.
• Must be willing to respond to emergency service called on a 24-hour basis.
• Good physical condition.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience performing repair/maintenance and refinishing work on repair, remodeling, and rehabilitation projects.
• One (1) year of lead/supervisory level experience.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: October 8th. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 3415 N. Forest Edge Road, Forestville, MD 20747

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points.
• Must be willing to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis to assist other trade positions.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This is an essential position. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits