PAINTER

Salary : $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: PSSC 26-152-GJ
Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
PSSC 26-152-GJ

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.

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


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

Job Duties and Other Information


Job Duties:

• 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
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.


To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Gabriel K. Jeane


Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360
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 (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
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PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?

• Yes
• No

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PSSC - Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, address (city &state), phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

• Yes
• No

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PSSC - Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 - May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
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PSSC - Are you able to perform manual work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question