Salary : $33,584.00 Annually
Location : Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2301401
Department: Real Estate Services Department
Division: Facility Maintenance & Operations Division
Opening Date: 10/17/2023
Closing Date: 10/27/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Are you ready to walk through the door of opportunity? You are on the right path towards a new and exciting opportunity to embrace a new beginning! If you are up for the challenge and are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you! Get ready to take the next step and envision your career with our awesome Facilities Maintenance team.
Our Facilities Maintenance Department has an immediate opening for a dedicated Painter to paints and maintains department buildings, piping, equipment and floors. We are looking for a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. Must be able to communicate effectively with City staff, coworkers, vendors, and anyone else he or she encounters on the job.
Come for the job…Stay for the challenge! At the City of Savannah, YOU control your destiny!
We’ll take care of you too! We offer a excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave ,and 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, employee home purchase assistance, and more.
Women, minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Essential Job Functions
- Analyzes surfaces to be painted to determine desired type of paint, varnish, shellac, or enamel; estimates surface areas and composition to determine amount of materials needed; uses paint brushes paint rollers, and/or pneumatic spray gun to apply materials.
- Uses a sand blaster or pressure washer to clean surfaces prior to painting; prepares surfaces by removing old paint and filling in cracks and holes; applies fillers, sealants, basecoats, and primers.
- Cleans and stores all painting equipment and supplies; secures flammable liquids in designated storage cabinet.
- Mixes paints, base materials, thinners, and other surface materials.
- May install sheet rock and plaster.
- Secures approval from supervisor prior to changing interior or exterior colors.
- Paints interiors and exteriors of buildings, offices, floors, and stairways; applies parking lot stripes; paints dumpsters, tanks, fences, plant equipment, and infrastructures.
- Applies department decals to new vehicles.
- Maintains a nominal inventory of painting materials and equipment; submits a list of items needed to supervisor.
- Documents all work performed on a weekly basis and submits to supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED plus two years of residential and commercial painting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an approved driving history.
Work Location: 5 Interchange Court Work Hours: 7 am – 3:30 pm
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
- Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of painting materials and processes, including paints, primers, sealers, and specialized coatings.
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations.
- Skill in planning and organizing work.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in preparing surfaces and applying paint and other materials.
- Skill in using hand and power tools.
- Skill in oral and written communication
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED plus two years of residential and commercial painting experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Describe your residential and commercial painting experience. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the work history section of the application).
04
Describe your experience with analyzes surfaces to be painted to determine desired type of paint, varnish, shellac, or enamel. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the work history section of the application.
Required Question