Painter - BC-09

County of Hawai`i; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holidays

Training and development

Retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

County of Hawai'i seeks skilled painter for the Parks Maintenance Division in Kailua-Kona. Duties include surface preparation, applying paints by brush or spray, and maintaining painting equipment.

Position requires completing an apprenticeship or equivalent experience; valid Hawaii driver's license and readiness for field work are required. Two permanent full-time vacancies; in-person interviews may be conducted.

Qualifications

• Completion of the eighth grade and apprenticeship training or three years of experience as an apprentice or helper under a journey-level painter.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and matches paints.
• Applies paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels by brush or spray gun to surfaces.
• Estimates time and material needs.
• Erects scaffolding and protects areas from paint splatter.
• Prepares surfaces by scraping, burning, sanding, or washing; fills nail holes and cracks.
• Cleans brushes and equipment; operates vehicle to transport equipment to job sites.
• May supervise other painters and assign tasks to helpers.
• May perform other building trades when not painting.

Skills

Paint application

Surface preparation

Time/material estimation

Rigging/scaffolding

Education

Completion of eighth grade

Painting apprenticeship training

Three years apprenticeship/journey-level painting experience

Job description

Performs skilled painting work in preparing a variety of surfaces for painting and applying paint and other decorative and protective coatings by brush or spray gun; and performs other related duties as required.

There are two (2) immediate permanent full-time vacancies with the Department of Parks & Recreation - Parks Maintenance Division in Kailua-Kona.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Mixes and matches paints.
• Applies paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels by brush or spray gun to building exteriors and interiors, furniture, cement, and other surfaces.
• Estimates time and material needs.
• Erects scaffolding and removes or covers objects to prevent their becoming splattered with paint.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, burning, sanding, or washing and by puttying nail holes and cracks.
• Cleans brushes and other painting equipment.
• Operates vehicle to transport equipment and supplies to job sites.
• May assign tasks to other painters and supervise the work of helpers.
• May perform services in other building trades when not engaged in painting.

Training and Experience

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the eighth grade, and
• successful completion of apprenticeship training (scan and attach a copy of your certificate of completion for painting apprenticeship to your application), or
• three (3) years of experience as an apprentice or helper under a journey level painter.

License Requirement

• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at the time of hire).

Examination

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of

Practices, tools, and equipment used in applying paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels and other painting materials; methods of cleaning brushes and other painting equipment; methods of preparing surfaces for the application of paint and other similar coverings; methods of preparing, mixing, blending, and preserving different painting materials; and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Ability to

work from riggings and scaffolds; estimate time and materials needed to perform a job; mix and match paints; recommend blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping

Heavy

Benefits of County Employment

The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application,if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.