Painter

Young World Physical Education; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools is hiring a Painter to maintain interior and exterior surfaces across district facilities in Jacksonville. This position supports ongoing maintenance and quality finishes while following safety guidelines.

The role requires four years of full-time painting experience with painting tools and a valid Florida driver’s license. It is a full-time job with a six-month probation and a starting wage of $16.06 per hour. Applicants must meet citizenship/residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of full-time painting experience using painting tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by removing dirt, rust, old paint, and debris.
• Scrub, pressure wash, sand, and finish surfaces.
• Apply primers and paint to interiors and exteriors.
• Patch drywall and plaster on buildings and furniture as needed.
• Set up and dismantle scaffolding; operate painting equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.

Skills

Painting techniques

Surface preparation

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Communication

Tools

Spray guns

Rollers & brushes

Ladders & scaffolding

Pressure washers

Job description

Painter

Duval County Public Schools DISTRICT BASED - Jacksonville, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5873046

Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Skilled craft-work preparing and applying paint to exterior and interior surfaces. This entrance level class lies below that of Painter Foreperson.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares surfaces to be painted by removing dirt, scales, rust, old paint, grease, and other materials.
2. Scrubs, pressure washes, scrapes, and sands surfaces.
3. Applies primers and sizing.
4. Patches drywall, plaster, and other surfaces of furniture, equipment, and the interiors and exteriors of buildings.
5. Mixes, tints, and applies paint to furniture, equipment, and the interiors and exteriors of buildings.
6. Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
7. Cleans and maintains rollers, brushes, and spray guns, and makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus.
8. Cleans and maintains work area as needed.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Probation: Six (6) months

Qualifications

Open Requirements: Must have four (4) years of full-time painting experience using tools and equipment of the painting trade such as spray guns, rollers, brushes, paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, paint removers, airless sprayers, and pressure washers.

Promotional Requirements: NA

Licensing: A valid Florida Driver’s License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. Depending on assignment, a valid Florida Class D Driver's License may be required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in painting that is acquired through training and job experience
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in painting interior and exterior surfaces
• Knowledge of drywall and plaster finishing
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in painting
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in the use and care of materials, tools, and equipment used in painting
• Skill in basic oral, written, and interpersonal communications
• Ability to mix, match, and tint paint and colors
• Ability to read, understand and apply job-related information and materials.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work at heights on extension ladders, scaffolding, or use aerial man lifts
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.06 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Connor , Executive Director, Facilities Maintenance
• Email: [e-mail]