Painter

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S) in Morganton, NC.

The role involves maintaining the painted finish on walls across 90 buildings and wood structures, using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment. Responsibilities include prep, patch, prime, seal, stain, paint, polyurethane application, and upkeep of doors, frames, cabinetry, and fixtures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a commercial and/or residential painter.
• Experience working from 40-foot ladders, scaffolds, & bucket trucks.
• Conventional & Airless spraying experience.
• Working knowledge of the standard practices of the Paint Trade.
• Current and valid NC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain painted finishes on interior and exterior walls of 90 buildings and wood structures.
• Prep, patch, prime, seal, stain, paint, and polyurethane finishes.
• Maintain doors, frames, cabinetry, furniture, and specialty items.
• Glaze windows, stripe and mark asphalt, and pressure wash.
• Support maintenance department during adverse weather events and emergencies.
• Work from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm on 1st shift; overtime may be required.

Skills

Painter experience

Ladders/scaffolds/bucket trucks

Spraying experience

Paint trade practices

NC Driver's License

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S)

Position Number 60038518

Grade NC03

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position is part of a 5-member paint crew assigned to the Maintenance Department at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the painted finish on all interior and exterior walls of all 90 buildings & wood structures on campus. Painting applications will consist of applying finishes by brush, roller, or conventional spraying. Additional duties include prep, patch, prime, seal, stain, paint, and polyurethane. This position is also responsible for maintaining and painting of doors and frames, custom cabinetry, furniture, specialty metal or wood items. Moreover, this position will glaze windows, stripe and mark asphalt, and pressure wash.

JIRDC Maintenance Department staff are designated Mandatory and required to work during adverse weather events and facility emergencies as needed and requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $53,812.00

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $53,812.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) / Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience as a commercial and/or residential painter.
• Experience working from 40-foot ladders, scaffolds, & bucket trucks.
• Conventional & Airless spraying experience.
• Working knowledge of the standard practices of the Paint Trade.
• Current and valid NC Drivers License.

Physical Requirements

Must meet physical requirements to wear OSHA approved respirator, including receiving Asbestos and Lead Paint O& M training. Must have good balance & eyesight, and the ability to perform heavy tasks as required.

Shift Hours

1st shift (7:30 am - 4:00 pm), Monday - Friday. Work hours may include weekends, holidays & evenings after 4:00 pm as necessary, emergency or inclement weather callback.

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved.