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
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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.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Building Trades Trainee program?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time experience in the painting trade do you possess?

• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in the painting trade?

• Yes
• No

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If Yes, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If no, please type N/A.
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Have you completed any post-high school technical training in the painting trade?

If Yes, you must upload your certificate of completion for review.

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed a high school vocational program in the painting trade?

• Yes
• No

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If Yes, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you indicated you have no vocational-technical high school training, type N/A in the text box below.a. Training Sourceb. Credits/Clock Hours
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