Maintenance Specialist - Painting

Young World Physical Education; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Medford School District 549C is seeking a Maintenance Specialist - Painting to assist in planning, overseeing, and performing painting, maintenance, and repair projects year-round at Medford facilities. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of journey-level trades experience, and completion of an apprenticeship.

Fluency in English, ability to read safety rules, and strong safety awareness are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years minimum journey-level experience as a skilled tradesman and completion of an apprenticeship training period.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint surfaces, including surface prep, lead containment, spraying, brushing, and coating applications.
• Recommend materials and equipment purchases.
• Prepare reports and keep records.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Inspect work for compliance with trade standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish language

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman level experience + apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Specialist - Painting

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Job Details

Job ID: 5887687

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Permanent 8 hour per day year round position.

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist - Painting

Supervisor: Facilities Manager

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Days: 260

Summary: Assists in planning, overseeing, and participating in the painting, maintenance, and repair projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation and painting as needed, including surface preparation, lead containment procedures, sprayers, brushes, and rollers, and application of paints, stains, and coatings.
• Makes recommendations concerning the purchase of materials and equipment.
• Prepares reports and keeps records.
• Performs some maintenance and repair work.
• Inspects work in progress and, upon completion, inspects for compliance with trade standards.
• Keeps supervisor current on ongoing projects and those in planning stages.
• Understands and complies with safety rules and regulations.
• Scrapes, sands, fills, or prepares surfaces for painting or repainting.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for properly utilizing, operating, and maintaining all department resources.
• Provides support to other positions as needed.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• May work as a laborer in support of journeymen in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler, and other trade positions in the District, including grounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in training new personnel.
• All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications:an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); minimum two years' minimum journey level experience as a skilled tradesman and completion of a recognized apprenticeship training period.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, students, and regulatory and governmental agencies. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present verbal information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and other school staff; read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical or governmental regulations; write reports and respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry as related to the field.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Certificates as determined by the District, including valid Oregon driver's license and asbestos awareness.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently smell, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is often required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, the ability to adjust focus, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate hand and power tools. Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others. Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to vibration with the use of machinery. The employee may occasionally be exposed to the risk of electrical shock due to working with pumps and motors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes, dust or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Employees may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and temperature fluctuations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability,immigration status or citizenship status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.93 to $32.71 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Trina Ash
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]