Per Diem Painter (Night) SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a Per Diem Painter (Night) to perform interior and exterior painting on buildings, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. Work may involve scaffolding and ladders, with supervision from a Crew Supervisor within the Office of Facilities Management - Project Control.

Applicants should have at least three years of painting experience, be able to prepare surfaces and mix paints, and possess a NJ driver’s license if a vehicle is needed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of interior and exterior building painting experience.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and mix paints to match colors.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license only if a vehicle is required for duties.
• Ability to read and follow verbal or written orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces using sandpaper, brushes, and cleaners.
• Apply paint and coatings with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Erect scaffolding and work at various heights.
• Maintain and clean painting tools and equipment.
• Receive and execute work orders from supervision.
• Lead a team of inmates/residents when assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Reading/comprehension

English proficiency

Education

Apprenticeship painting program (DOL)

Tools

Paint brushes

Rollers

Spray guns

Scaffolding setup

Job description

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEON, SUPERINTENDENT

Per Diem Painter (Night)

Office of Facilities Management - Project Control

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Definition

Under direction of a Crew Supervisor, applies paint and other coating materials to various surfaces from ground level and/or scaffolds, platforms, and ladders at various heights, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns; follows accepted methods and uses proper materials and tools to prepare surfaces for painting; cleans standard painting tools; performs related work as required.

Additional Tasks

Some jurisdictions may occasionally require painters to measure, cut, and install panes of glass to replace broken windows or hang wallpaper; these tasks are related but not normally required.

Applicants without prior experience may be considered if they have a successful completion of an apprentice painting program approved by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in interior and exterior building painting and repainting.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license only if a vehicle is required for the essential duties.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• May work alone or as a member of a team on indoor and outdoor assignments.
• Prepares surfaces using sandpaper, wire brushes, or steel wool; removes loose paint with paint remover or wire brushes.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, spackle, or other fillers.
• Prepares or mixes paint to match specified colors.
• Thins, stirs, and mixes paint for proper consistency.
• Applies paint or coating materials with brushes, rollers, and spray guns to meet surface protection requirements.
• Applies varnish, stain, shellac, lacquer, or enamel to refinish cabinets, desks, chairs, doors, or trim.
• Paints cramped and hard‑to‑reach areas from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms.
• Erects scaffolding including prefabricated metal, wooden, or swing stages; "A" ladders, window jacks, or ladder jacks, following standard methods.
• Receives work orders from supervisory personnel via written or verbal instruction.
• Cleans and cares for brushes, rollers, and other equipment with water, turpentine, paint thinner, or other cleaning materials.
• May act as Team Leader and assign duties to inmates/residents in the Department of Corrections and the Juvenile Justice Commission.
• Uses various electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency or related units.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of surface preparation procedures for painting.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of staining, vanishing, and refinishing cabinet and woodwork.
• Knowledge of thinning, mixing, and matching paint.
• Knowledge of cleaning and caring for painting tools.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal or written orders.
• Ability to fill holes and cracks with putty or spackle.
• Ability to work from various elevations.
• Ability to rig scaffolding at various heights.
• Ability to use brush, roller, or spray application methods.
• Ability to employ electronic and/or manual recording systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak English, and optionally use American Sign Language or Braille.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation.

Reports To

Director of Project Control

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation

• Salary: $54.63 per hour
• Employment Period: Per Diem
• Union Affiliation: Building Trades Council

How to Apply

The Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Opening and Closing Dates

Opening Date: July 9, 2026
Closing Date: June 30, 2027 or Until Filled

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.