PAINTER

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center in Pineville, LA is seeking a dedicated Painter for the Area Maintenance Department. The role involves painting interior and exterior surfaces, preparing materials, and maintaining supplies to support daily operations.

The position runs 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a compensation range of $19.67–$35.40 hourly. Preference may be given to current Pinecrest staff. This Civil Service role offers state benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in painting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and apply paint to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Strip roadways and parking lots; prepare bleach and water mix for washing surfaces.
• Sand and scrape surfaces; apply primer; glaze and putty wood surfaces.
• Erect scaffolding and reposition as required.
• Requisition and log supplies and fuel; maintain records.
• Clean and store tools; ensure proper workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Painting experience

Brushes

Rollers

Spray guns

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray guns

Job description

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The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

About This Job

We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual as a Painter to assist in the daily operation of the duties of the Area Maintenance Department on the Pinecrest Supports and Services grounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in the painting trade.

Job Specification

Job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Obtain supplies, materials, etc., in order to complete the job. Determine method of application, mix, thin, and match paint. Apply by use of brushes, rollers, and spray guns to the exterior and interior of buildings, furniture, signs, structural steel, and equipment.
• Strip roadways and parking lots. Prepare bleach and water mix for use in washing buildings, signs, park equipment, etc. Sand and scrape surfaces where paint has peeled, or rust is evident.
• Apply primer to surfaces as needed. Mix plaster and water and apply to walls. Tape and float sheetrock in preparation for painting. Use a sandblaster to remove paint from metal objects. Glaze and putty wood surfaces on window sashes, etc.
• Erect and position scaffolding with pull ropes. Anchor and reposition as job requires.
• Requisition and keep records of supplies. Log miles traveled and gasoline used for vehicle assigned.
• Clean work areas and equipment. Return tools and equipment to proper storage area. Clean walls and prepare paper with water or wallpaper glue. Measure, cut, apply, and trim wallpaper and border. Ensure pattern match. Perform various related work as assigned or required by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.

Position-Specific Details

• Location: PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.
• Department: Carpenter / Paint Shop
• Work Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday - Friday PASS DAYS: Saturday / Sunday
• Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion, demotion, lateral transfer, detail to special duty, or job appointment. Preference may be given to employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
• Compensation: $19.67 hourly - $35.40 hourly

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Gabriel K. Jeane, Pinecrest Supports & Services Center, P.O. Box 5191, Pineville, Louisiana 71360, [e-mail].

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader).

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage – More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others