Painter II

Salary Salary: $54,054.00 - $57,291.00 annually USD. Location Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Description Vacancy is in the Department of Public Works. Under supervision to assist in the maintenance of municipal property by performing a variety of skilled painting tasks and various routine maintenance duties. Applies paint and other finishes to a variety of interior and exterior surfaces with a roller, brush, spray equipment and heat applicator; mixes paints, matches colors, and prepares surfaces through sanding, scraping, washing or burning; fabricates stencils, silk screens, and hand letters for various signs; in the Sign Shop, installs parking meters, pipes, erects traffic signs, stripes street, crosswalks, and curbs, and places temporary signs; in building maintenance, patches plaster, replaces broken glass window panes, stripes sports courts and swimming pools, hangs wallpaper, and erects scaffolding and rigging; performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and performs a variety of routine maintenance tasks in the other building trades; occasionally serves in a lead capacity in the above tasks. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a 1716 union position. The hours of this position are 40 a week. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience as indicated on the application. All parts of the examination, including ratings and tests will be related to the requirements and duties of the position. The examination is designed to measure: Knowledge of: Modern methods, tools and techniques of the painting trade. Methods of preparing a variety of surfaces for paint. Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Ability to: Perform arduous work at heights. Properly use and care for the hand and power tools of the trade. Perform routine maintenance tasks in the other building trades. Qualifications Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications: Two year's experience as a journeyman painter. If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations. Employment Preferences and Legal Notices Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona‑fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted. Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD‑214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs. Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department. An Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Careers In Government, Inc.