PAINTER

Final date to receive applications: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY #

WORK LOCATION: Starke, FL

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
• This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
• As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• One (1) year of professional Painting experience or related field

• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull.
• Must have manual dexterity with hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to use ladders and lifts.

• Minor finishes and repairs drywall, applies paints, stains, and waterproofing materials to interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. Dry wall is finished so joints are not visible. Paints and stains are applied evenly without streaking. Paint is applied neatly without painting over unpainted surfaces such as windows, wall plates, doorknobs, or other appurtenances.
• Prepares and cleans surfaces to be painted or stained by using pressure washers, scrapers, chemicals, and sanders. Ninety percent of the surface area is free from dirt, mildew, spider webs and loose paint film. Caulks and putties joints and trim for painting.
• Complies with hazardous waste management regulations in the workplace. Maintains inventory of all paints and colors unique to certain facilities on post. Ensures outdated or damaged product is turned in to hazardous waste collection point.
• Annotates work hours and materials used and turns work order in completed in a timely manner.

• Knowledge of painting and wallpapering techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods for preparing surfaces for painting or wallpapering.
• Knowledge of how to select, use, maintain and clean brushes, rollers and other painting and wallpapering tools.
• Skill in using paint brushes, rollers, spray guns and wallpapering tools.
• Skill in preparing surfaces for painting and wallpapering.
• Skill in mixing paints and allied products.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

The State of Florida and the Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center . Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach…