Part-time Painter

Hourly Rate: $14.36

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION(S) FILLED.

The Painter is responsible for painting walls, equipment, buildings, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. The Painter may remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting as well as mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. Apply/repair plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. This is a part-time, 19-hours or less per week, non-union position.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV

Essential Job Functions

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, and/or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors in order to determine work requirements.
• Erect scaffolding or set up ladders to work above ground level.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer