Painter - Jefferson County; General Services

Painter - Jefferson County (General Services)

Locations: Jefferson County

Target Close Date: 07/13/2026

Pay Grade: Grade 22

Type: Full time

Job Summary: Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Painter to join the General Services department. Painters conduct pre‑painting work activities to include communication, preparing equipment needed for work orders, and driving to work sites. The Painter practices appropriate precautions and general safety before and during painting activities, conducting safety checks on equipment, reading labels, spotting co‑workers, alerting the public, wearing protective gear, and attending safety meetings.

The role prepares surfaces for application of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, lacquer, etc., to include sanding, stripping, pressure washing, etc., for buildings, structures, equipment, and/or furniture. The Painter selects, mixes, and applies appropriate paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to surfaces, trimmings, or fixtures for buildings, structures, equipment, and/or furniture for rust prevention or aesthetic purposes. This includes examining finished surfaces to verify conformance to specifications.

The Painter completes post‑painting work activities to include conducting preventive maintenance of all paint‑related equipment, documenting activities, cleaning work sites, replacing materials, and disposing of stains, paints, lacquers, varnishes, enamels, etc., as required by the jurisdiction, department, and/or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Compensation & Benefits: Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer‑sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is $55,265 - $85,737.

Minimum Qualifications: The following are job‑related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position.

Option A:

• Driver's license.
• Commercial Painter Apprenticeship Program Graduate.

Option B:

• Driver's license.
• Bridge/Industrial Painter Apprenticeship Program Graduate.

Option C:

• Driver's license.
• Experience working in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations paint setting (i.e., in a paint craft setting).
• Experience mixing paints and primers.
• Experience priming, painting, and preparing different surface types (e.g., drywall, plaster, metal, wood, and masonry).
• Experience using chemicals such as thinners and cleaners.
• Experience setting up and working from scaffolding, lifts, and ladders.
• Experience using the correct sealant (e.g., caulking) for the materials being painted.
• Experience matching paints and determining what types of paints to use on different surfaces.

Typical

Job Duties:

• Conducts pre‑painting work activities to include communication, preparing equipment needed for work orders, and driving to work sites.
• Practices appropriate precautions and general safety before and during painting activities, including conducting safety checks on equipment, reading labels, spotting co‑workers, alerting the public, wearing protective gear, and attending safety meetings.
• Prepares surfaces for application of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, lacquer, etc., including sanding, stripping, pressure washing, etc., for buildings, structures, equipment, and/or furniture.
• Selects, mixes, and applies appropriate paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to surfaces, trimmings, or fixtures for buildings, structures, equipment, and/or furniture for rust prevention or aesthetic purposes. This includes examining finished surfaces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Completes post‑painting work activities to include conducting preventive maintenance of all paint‑related equipment, documenting activities (e.g., completing forms, checklists, work orders, etc.), cleaning work sites, replacing materials, and disposing of stains, paints, lacquers, varnishes, enamels, etc., as required by the jurisdiction, department, and/or OSHA.

Physical Demands: Job involves occasional moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling,…