Mechanic Class E - Painter

Mechanic, Class E - Painter

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Mechanic E, Painter

Date Posted: 8/3/2026

Location:

Camden, NJ

Our Vision:
The Camden City School District will provide a learning environment where all students are valued, accepted, and prepared to positively impact their lives, the community and the world

REQUIREMENTS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrate knowledge related to modern carpentry, painting, including related practices, materials, and equipment
• Four (4) years' experience in the mechanics/maintenance craft
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License
• Possess a Black Seal License or must obtain one within two (2) years of employment
• Ability to perform tasks relating to other industry trades preferred (i.e. electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.).
• Knowledge of basic regulations governing safety relating to the mechanics/maintenance craft
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to perform tasks that require frequent heavy lifting
• Focused on safety and security of District staff and students
• Experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Painting

• Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work
• Paint a variety of surfaces (e.g. buildings, parking lot markings, floors, lockers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in an attractive, safe, and usable condition
• Protect all nearby furnishings and building materials before and during every painting job, including carpets, cabinetry, outlet covers, lighting fixtures and landscaping
• Prepare a variety of surfaces (e.g. cleaning, sanding, patching, masking, nail holes, cracks, joints, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that they are ready for painting and/or refinishing
• Remove graffiti (e.g. cleaning walls, graffiti removal, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing vandalism and maintaining attractive facilities
• Match paint samples for touch-ups and other small projects

General

• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, including Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health Act (PEOSHA) regulations, practice safe work habits
• Utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions the appropriate administrator
• Be available when called upon by the Supervisor or Central Administrators after the regular workday for weather related and general emergencies.
• Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds to pack, load, and deliver orders; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Frequently lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds, including raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position
• Frequently bends and twists holding items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Climbing/balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Subject to extreme temperatures (temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour, which may be exacerbated by wind and/or humidity)
• Subject to atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

REPORTS TO

• Foreman/Facilities Operations Officer

EVALUATED BY

• Foreman/Facilities Operations Officer

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

Salary Range:

• Communications Workers of America (CWA) Mechanic ESalary Scale

Employment Period:

• Twelve months, non-tenurable position

Union Affiliation:

• Communications Workers of America

MINIMUM STARTING SALARY: $39,851.01

MAXIMUM STARTING SALARY: $56,149.75

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts…