Painter

merakeycareers; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Educational partnerships

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a dedicated Painter to join our Harrisburg area team. The role involves painting, staining, and finishing surfaces, preparing surfaces for coating, and assisting with scaffolding and material handling.

The ideal candidate will have a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to move between sites and handle physical tasks. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, equal-opportunity work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license with own transportation preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of preparing surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Able to walk/move between sites to complete tasks.
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel with dexterity.
• Climb stairs or ladders and maintain balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed.
• Lift up to 20 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Paint, stain and varnish using brushes and rollers.
• Prep surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and scraping.
• Repair surfaces including plaster and Sheetrock finishing.
• Set up scaffolding and rigging to access difficult areas.
• Mix and match paint colors as required.
• Request materials from stockroom as needed.
• Apply waterproofing where required.
• Set glass and putty as needed.
• Occasionally hang wallpaper.

Skills

Driver's license

Surface prep knowledge

Manual dexterity

Ladder/climb safety

Mobility between sites

Physical stamina

Lift up to 20 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

Merakey is currently seeking a Painter to join our team in the Harrisburg, PA area.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsibilities include:

• Paint, stain & varnish using brushes/rollers
• Cleaning, sanding, sandblasts, scraping, brushing to prepare for painting.
• Repairs surfaces to be painted including plastering & Sheetrock finishing.
• Erects Scaffolding, movable & immovable staging & various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; May have to move furniture & equipment as necessary.
• Mixing & matching Paint.
• Requisitions materials & supplies from Stockroom.
• Waterproofing.
• Sets Glass & Applies Putty.
• Occasionally may hang wallpaper.

Earn $21.50/hour in this position.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license. (Prefer candidate have their own transportation)
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Knowledge of preparing surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Walk- moving about to accomplish task, often including moving from one site to another
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Carry weight, lift up to 20 pounds