Painter

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-50726

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS Mntnc Srvs Sctn

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94510

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00153914

Bureau / Division

Maintenance Services Section

Worksite Address

401 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Chelsea Hess

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Department of General Services is looking for a Painter who enjoys working with skill and precision. This role gives you the opportunity to perform a range of journeyman level duties related to the application of paint, wallpaper, or vinyl coverings within the Capitol Complex, Annex Complex and outlying facilities. You will help maintain important state buildings and keep them in top shape. Join our team and take pride in work that helps everyone who visits or works in these facilities.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on skilled painting tasks that support the upkeep of buildings and office spaces across the Capitol Complex and surrounding facilities to include estimating material requirements and supplies. As a Painter, you will perform the following duties:

• Surface Preparation: Prepare walls and surfaces by removing paint and smoothing areas before applying new coatings
• Painting Application: Apply paint to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment
• Repair Work and Equipment Care: Make minor repairs to surfaces using materials such as spackle or plaster, maintain tools, clean equipment, and keep the work area safe and orderly
• Mixing Paints: Mix oils and colors to create needed shades and maintain records of custom blends
• Wall Coverings: Install or remove wallpaper or vinyl coverings on various surfaces
• Winter Maintenance: Mandatory snow and ice removal, spread deicing agents, and operate spreaders and snow blowers

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the painting trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.