PAINTER

Putnam County School District

East Palatka (FL)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Putnam County School District is seeking an experienced Painter for the East Palatka Maintenance Department in Florida. The role involves painting interior and exterior surfaces across district facilities, adhering to safety standards and maintaining equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and four years of journey-level painting experience. A criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

Reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
Knowledge of painting materials, finishes, and application.
Knowledge of applicable code requirements.
Safety rules and PPE practices.

Responsibilities

Represent the district professionally and follow safety rules.
Prepare, prime, sand, seal, and paint surfaces and fixtures using various finishes.
Texture, patch, and adjust colors; apply textures as needed.
Apply materials to new constructions and renovations; graffiti removal as required.
Operate and maintain painting equipment; safety and organization.

Skills

Safety rules

Maintenance instructions

Paint knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Driver’s License

4 years journey-level painter experience

Criminal background check

Job description

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PAINTER

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5948322
Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Painter
JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
(2) Valid Florida Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
(3) Four years as a journey-level painter in a commercial, industrial or facilities operations setting, both interior and exterior
(4) Satisfactory criminal background check

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

(1) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Follow directions and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
(2) To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of current Human Resources leave system and Skyward inventory system (if applicable).
(3) Knowledge of residential and commercial/industrial practices and processes of the painting trade; paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, paint removers and related materials, and of their properties and application
(4) Knowledge of applicable code requirements
(5) Knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; occupational hazards of the painting trade and precautionary measures to be observed.

REPORTS TO:

Director, Maintenance

JOB GOAL

Under general supervision, perform journey level work in the painting, finishing, and maintaining of a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures throughout the District.

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Serve as a role model for students, dressing and grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in your position.
(2) Prepares, primes, sands, seals, and patches and paints furniture, surfaces, buildings, and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, epoxy, water-proofing and heat resistant finishes
(3) Tapes, flushes, repairs and applies texturing, and acoustic layers on a variety of surfaces. Adjusts colors when necessary; utilizes enhanced finishing skills when appropriate.
(4) Applies materials to new construction, existing, multi-story buildings, alterations, and remodelings.
(5) Graffiti response and removal using a variety of available products.
(6) Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roll, sprayers and electro-static sprayers, pumps, etc. Safely stores and labels all materials.
(7) Maintains and repairs soda blasting compressor and accessories.
(8) Estimates time and materials required; keeps records and submits reports of work performed.
(9) Erects scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes
(10) Assist other tradesmen or perform duties in conjunction with other trades
(11) Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean working environment.
(12) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Position is twelve months; eight hours per day. Classified Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSD Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Job Code Title: Painter

Job Code: 81033

Job Classification: 17 Skilled Craft Workers

Job Class Category: F Educational Support Personnel

EEO Line: 53

BOARD APPROVED:

February 2004

Amended: May 20, 2014

Position Type:

Full-time