Painter

Job TitlePainterJob DescriptionAn incumbent to a position in this class works as a Painter at the skilled craft worker level performing a variety of painting tasks. This is skilled work involving responsibility for efficient and workmanlike performance of a variety of painting tasks requiring a good knowledge of the trade. General instructions are received from either the Supervisor of Painting or a supervisor in charge concerning tasks to be performed which permits considerable leeway for planning the details of each assignment. Immediate supervision may be exercised over employees assigned.Examples of Work (Illustration Only)Prepares surfaces by scraping, sanding, washing, calcimining, applying paint and varnish remover, brushing iron surfaces with wire brush to remove rust and scale; Paints interiors and exteriors of buildings and structures; Makes minor plastering repairs, putties nail holes and cracks, primes walls before painting, glazes windows and cleans brushes; Varnishes, enamels, shellacs woodwork and casings; Mixes and tints paints; Erects and dismantles scaffolding as required; Requisitions the necessary materials and supplies as needed; Does occasional sign painting; May paint trucks, automobiles and other motorized equipment; May refinish furniture; Drives to and from work sites and vendor locations; Performs related work as required. In addition, employees working for the Board of Education will be required to perform the following: Receives, reviews, assigns, monitors and processes work orders as required; Verifies and processes employee daily records including time cards, travel logs, accident/compensation reports, personnel evaluation reports and other records and reports as required; Consults with custodial engineers, administrators or vendors on required maintenance or repair activities needed in buildings or on equipment; Consults with architects, inspections and engineering staff in the preparation of construction documents.Minimum QualificationsCandidates must possess one of the following: (A) Successful completion of an Apprenticeship Program for Painter (3 years) and ONE YEAR of full time experience as a Painter at the skilled craft worker (journeyman) level - Certificate of Completion must be presented at time of filing application. OR, (B) FOUR YEARS of full time verifiable experience as a Painter, ONE YEAR of which must have been at the skilled craft worker (journeyman) level. - Candidates who qualify under this provision must present at time of filing application an affidavit(s) from an employer(s) verifying the above work experience including the one year at the skilled craft worker level. This affidavit must include dates of employment and duties performed. Note: All candidates must present at time of filing application either a Certificate of Completion of an Apprenticeship Program OR the required affidavit(s) from an employer(s). Special Requirement Possession of a current NYS Drivers License which must be presented at time of appointment. Skilled craft worker level is defined as working independently; assisting or helping a Painter is not considered skilled craft worker level. (Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.)*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant.The City of Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer.Additional InformationThorough knowledge of the materials, practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the trade; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Ability to set-up rigging and work from scaffolds; Good color perception; Good motor, hand and eye coordination; Manual dexterity; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.BenefitsThe City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their loved one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day. Our offerings include: Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)