Summer Painting Assistants

Summer Painting Assistants North Reading Public Schools Building & Grounds - North Reading, Massachusetts Job Description North Reading Public Schools is seeking two (2) Summer Painting Assistants, a Lead and an Assistant, to complete painting assignments as directed by the Director of Facilities and Lead Painter. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. This position works a 32‑hour work week for up to 8 weeks (Monday‑Thursday), June through August 2026. Specific schedule TBD. This is a temporary, seasonal position. Essential Duties Work with Director of Facilities, Lead Painter, and Custodial staff to complete summer painting projects. Physical Demands Tasks require the ability to exert strenuous effort in work requiring moderate to heavy physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move about and is continuously required to stand. The employee must spend most of his or her 8‑hour shift on their feet. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Emptying trash can involve lifting bags weighing up to 40–50 lbs. Handling of other heavy items up to 70 lbs. such as paper boxes may be required; although the use of wheeled carts and assistance is encouraged whenever possible. Cleaning the cafeteria sometimes involves folding and unfolding the cafeteria tables. Dry‑mopping and wet‑mopping is repetitious work. Use of a six to twelve‑foot ladder may be required for tasks like changing light bulbs or hanging pictures. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination and the ability to distinguish color. The employee must be able to input information into a computer and read material from a computer monitor as well as printed matter with or without visual aids. Requirements Past painting and custodial experience preferred Hardworking Energetic Works well with colleagues Works independently without constant supervision Citizenship, residency, or work visa required Position Type Full‑Time Salary $16 to $20 Per Hour Job ID & Deadline Job ID: 5694734 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Starting Date: Jun 29, 2026 Contact Information Andrew Campagna, Director of Facilities Building & Grounds Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io EEO Statement North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may contact the Human Resources Administrator. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education