Lead Painter

Salary: $50,500.00 - $68,534.00 Annually
Location : Forestville, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10890
Department: Office of Central Services
Division: FOM Carpenter Services
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069030


Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Office of Central Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Lead Painter ( Maintenance Services Attendant 3A) grade A13 position, in the Facilities Operation and Management Division.
About the Position

Prince George's County Office of Central Services is seeking qualified applicants to fill Maintenance Services Attendant III, grade A-13, within its Facilities Operation and Management Division. This position may work in various County facilities, including correctional facility. This is an essential position.
This is a lead/supervisory work within the skilled craft occupational category, which is characterized by the performance of skilled and manual work. The selected individual leads/supervises the work of a crew of skilled crafts and labor positions in the accomplishment of a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the trade occupations (e.g. plumbing, general carpentry, electrical, painting, etc.) Work is performed under general supervision and evaluated by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in accordance with departmental policies and regulations.
About the Agency
The Office of Central Services is a multifaceted agency of the Prince George's County Government providing government-wide, mission critical support services in the areas of facilities operations and management, building design & construction, real estate services, fleet management, and general services. We make government operations operate better for the government.

Examples of Work

• Performs painting, restorative, and improvement work in various county-owned and leased buildings to include but not limited to:
  • Applying paint and other coating to drywall and other surfaces;
  • Patching walls and performing other prep tasks as necessary;
  • Install hardwood floors, cabinets, drywall, doors, and insulation;
  • Inspect products and conduct repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Leads and directs Maintenance Service Attendants and/or Trades Helpers and other team members as assigned in the completion of complex, multi-faceted repair and improvement projects requiring fine finish/painting of walls, ceilings, etc.
• Works individually or as a team leader, responding to work orders generated by the SAP Work Order Management system as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
• Coordinates efforts with other members of Carpentry Team to stage painting and finish work according to schedule. Responsible for directing Carpentry Team in major painting/refinishing efforts.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Completion of high school or vocational school.
• Responsible experience in the general maintenance trades work at the full performance level.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points.
• Must be willing to respond to emergency service called on a 24-hour basis.
• Good physical condition.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.


Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates may also demonstrate the preferred qualifications listed below:

• Three (3) years of experience performing repair/maintenance and refinishing work on repair, remodeling, and rehabilitation projects.
• One (1) year of lead/supervisory level experience.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.


Tentative Interview Dates: October 8th.Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 3415 N. Forest Edge Road, Forestville, MD 20747
Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points.
• Must be willing to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis to assist other trade positions.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This is an essential position. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.


This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.


A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.


Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.


After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a current Prince George's County employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a current AFSCME employee?

• Yes
• No

04


Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have my High School Diploma or G.E.D
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PhD/JD

05


Have you successfully completed a vocational program?

• Yes
• No

06


If you answered "Yes," please indicate the area of study in which you completed your vocational program. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating this does not apply to you.
07


How many years of experience do you have performing general maintenance trades work at the full-performance level?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of exeprience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7+ years of experience

08


Please explain your maintenance trades experience. List dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" or answers left blank will not be accepted and will result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A.
09


Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points?

• Yes
• No

10


Are you willing to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis?

• Yes
• No

11


How many years of experience do you have performing repair/maintenance and refinishing work on repair, remodeling, and rehabilitation projects?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4+ years of experience

12


How many years of work experience do you have in a supervisory or lead capacity performing general maintenance trades work?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3+ years of experience

13


Please explain your lead or supervisory experience. List dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" or answers left blank will not be accepted and will result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A.
14


Do you have the ability to perform physically demanding work (i.e lifting and carrying objects weighing 45 pounds or more; pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, and climbing; and safely operating cranes, trucks, tractors, and other motor vehicles and equipment)?

• Yes
• No

15


Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

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