Lead Painter

Prince George's County Government; Forestville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government is seeking a Lead Painter (Maintenance Services Attendant 3A) in Forestville, MD. The role leads a crew in skilled trades, performs painting and refinishing tasks, and coordinates with the Carpentry Team to meet project timelines.

The ideal candidate has strong maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to respond to emergencies 24/7. This essential position contributes to county facilities safety and upkeep.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or vocational school.
• Responsible experience in general maintenance trades at full performance level.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than six points.
• Willingness to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Good physical condition.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs painting, restoration and improvement work in county-owned or leased buildings.
• Leads and directs Maintenance Service Attendants and Trades Helpers on complex projects.
• Responds to work orders in the SAP Work Order Management system.
• Coordinates with Carpentry Team to stage painting and finish work according to schedule.
• Performs additional tasks within the general occupational category as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Repair and painting skills

Education

High school or vocational diploma

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.

The 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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• 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

Highly qualified candidates may also demonstrate the preferred qualifications listed below:

• 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

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.