Painter II

Job Posting End Date:Department:PUBLIC WORKSCompensation Grade:G18Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range: $40,726.40 - $63,481.60Starting salary – Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40About Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:Join our team as a Painter, where you’ll help maintain and enhance the appearance of city-owned facilities through skilled painting and surface preparation work. This hands-on role combines craftsmanship, safety, and attention to detail to keep municipal spaces looking their best.Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Painting/staining the interior and exterior areas of all city owned buildings, structures, parking lots, light poles etc to meet modern and past standards.Prep surfaces by taping and applying chemical solutions for degreasing, acid etchings, chromatic coatings or fillers such as putty, glaze and caulking.Follow all safety procedures and operate automotive equipment in a safe manner.Maintain clear and concise records of work time and materials used.Prevent loss of materials caused by improper storage and handling.Use of high reach lifts, spray equipment, ladders and safety practices are used daily.The ideal candidate brings at least five years of professional painting experience, along with strong knowledge of paints, coatings, and application equipment. They are skilled in using work management systems, communicate effectively with customers and team members, and consistently demonstrate safe work practices.The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid leave time.This job posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Once candidates have been selected for all available positions, the posting will close.Additional requirements:• DMV Transcript: Yes• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: No• Physical: Yes• Respirator: Yes• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: NoMinimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: High school or GED plus four (4) years’ experience in the field of painting that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Successful completion of pre-employment physical. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.Skills:Working Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.Official Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Virginia Beach