Maintenance Painter - EXAM

City of Columbus; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus is seeking a skilled maintenance painter responsible for applying paint to various surfaces. This role includes surface preparation, color mixing, and possibly operating other equipment to ensure high-quality work. Candidates must have two years of painting experience and a valid motor vehicle operator's license. The examination process includes multiple-choice tests covering painting practices and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Two years of painting experience required.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and mix colors.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint to various surfaces using different methods.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and perform repairs as needed.
• May operate power equipment and maintain records of supply orders.

Skills

Surface preparation

Painting techniques

Color blending

Education

Certification of Completion of Apprenticeship in Painting

Tools

Sandblaster

Paint shaker

Spray gun

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing maintenance painting for the City of Columbus; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Applies paint to wood, metal, and concrete surfaces by brush, roller, and spray gun;

Varnishes and lacquers surfaces;

Paints building interiors and exteriors;

Paints floors, furniture, and office equipment;

Mixes paint and blends colors;

Cleans and maintains brushes and rollers; properly disposes of materials related to maintenance painting;

Applies wallcovering;

Prepares surfaces for application of paint; repairs and patches walls as needed;

May operate a sandblaster, power sander, paint shaker, and other equipment;

May keep records and coordinate supply orders;

May perform other maintenance duties as required;

May operate variety of non-CDL vehicles and other equipment such as a bucket/boom lift vehicle or scissor lift to perform work at heights on the interior and/or exterior of buildings and structures;

May rig and work from ladders and scaffolding.

Two (2) years of painting experience, to include surface preparation and painting. Substitution(s): Possession of a Certification of Completion of Apprenticeship in Painting issued by the U.S. Department of Labor or the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council for one (1) year of the required experience.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPENCOMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 100% covering Oral Comprehension, Painting Practices and Materials, Safety, Reading Comprehension and Information Ordering.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer