Painter (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Senior Painter to maintain and visually enhance City facilities, structures, and equipment. This role involves hands-on painting across multiple surfaces and environments.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of painting experience in construction, a high school diploma or GED, and a readiness to work in a safety‑minded team. The City offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2 years of painting in a construction environment.
• No licenses or certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Performs painting to enhance City facilities and equipment.
• Replaces wall coverings and finishes drywall surfaces.
• Water/sand blasts walls to remove graffiti and maintain appearance.
• Paints interiors and exteriors of buildings, pools, and more.
• Operates brushes, rollers, and sprayers; transports tools securely.

Skills

Painting knowledge

Color harmony

Color matching

Mixing paint

Tool handling

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

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Job Summary Senior level position involved in performing a variety of painting techniques to maintain, preserve and visually enhance buildings, structures, and equipment.

Job Description Overview The Painter is a skilled tradesman who performs a variety of painting techniques to maintain, preserve and visually enhance buildings, structures, and equipment.

Essential Functions

1. Performs various painting assignments to enhance the overall appearance of the City of Dallas facilities, buildings, community areas, and equipment; participates in training and safety meetings, calculates and tracks orders and supplies, performs various other work involved in painting jobs.
2. Replaces and repairs paper, vinyl, plastic or other wall coverings to maintain appearance of the buildings; tapes, beds, and textures sheetrock walls to complete finish of dry wall construction; observes walls and structures, identifies holes and other painting needs, and ensures work is completed.
3. Water blasts and sand blasts walls or swimming pools to remove graffiti.
4. Paints building interiors and exteriors, pumps, valves, swimming pools, parking lots, or tennis courts to preserve and restore appearance.
5. Operates various hand brushes, rollers, and power‑driven sprayers/rollers to perform necessary paint assignments; drives vehicle to and from job site to transport tools and equipment.
6. Sands, varnishes, and strips gym floors, parking lots, and tennis courts to restore surface.
7. Cleans work area after painting or repairs are completed; maintains paint supplies and materials to ensure adequate levels are available when needed.
8. Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma, GED
• Experience 2 years of painting in a construction environment.
• Licenses and Certifications None

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the painting trade.
2. Knowledge of types of paint and finishes, color harmony, and color match.
3. Basic knowledge of mixing paint.
4. Skill in the proper use of hand/power tools and equipment.
5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
6. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualification Notation: ALL qualifying information (including education, experience, and licenses and certifications listed in the minimum qualifications section) must be included in the application to be considered for this position. Information included in any attachments (such as the resume) is in addition to, not in lieu of application information.

Salary Range $21.67 - $23.60 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - [e-mail] Talent - Acquisition [e-mail]