Painter

painter

position type: building maintenance

date posted: 3/20/2026

location: central maintenance and operations

date available: asap

under direction, performs skilled work in the preparation, painting, finishing, and maintaining of a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. Work in this class requires knowledge of the methods and tools of the painting trade and of the refinishing practices and procedures for all types of surfaces. Nature of work involves frequent travel to worksites, and some exposure to accident and injury hazards.

reporting to the painter foreman, this position performs the following duties:

• attendance – regular attendance and punctuality is an essential function to perform this job because employees of this classification work as part of a team, use on-site equipment, and address on-site facility needs.
• staff development – regular and predictable attendance and participation in meetings and training is an essential function to perform this job to safeguard against occupational hazards.
• customer service – maintains professional relations throughout the organization. Provides exceptional customer service.
• leadership – supports other members of the painting team through reliable attendance and quality and quantity of work.
• quality assurance – meets or exceeds established quality assurance and control standards, or normal trade standards.
• problem solving – through training, experience, and professional judgment avoids, or identifies and resolves, issues that can affect the safety and productivity of the paint team.
• job class specific – estimating time and materials, obtaining supplies, restoring building surfaces, preparing surfaces, operating and maintaining equipment, erecting scaffolding, evaluating worksite conditions, performing work while protecting safety, labeling and storing materials, using schooldude, consulting with building staff, performing related work.

• knowledge, skills, and abilities – thorough knowledge of methods, tools, and supplies used in repairing and preparing surfaces, industry best practices, surface preparers, finishes and safe handling; knowledge of occupational hazards and precautionary measures; ability to estimate time and material requirements; use of computers and email; use of schooldude.
• education/training/experience – high school or ged diploma required; minimum one (1) year paid experience in commercial painting.
• certification/license – valid driver's license; must hold and retain the epa renovation, repair and paint certification; or be able to obtain it within twelve months.

• ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• able to walk, sit or stand for prolonged periods. Able to perform frequent twisting, bending, climbing, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
• able to access elevated and subsurface work spaces via ladders, lifts, scaffolding, hatches, and manholes.
• able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures and hazards such as electrical shock, airborne particulates, chemical exposure, and falls; employs necessary personal protective equipment.

• overtime, night, weekend, or holiday work may be required.
• work requires frequent travel between facilities.
• employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire.
• employees are required to use the provided personal protective equipment.
• regular and predictable attendance.

• familiarity with the fcps policies, goals and programs.
• paid professional experience in woodworking and drywall repair.

capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

frederick county public schools is an equal opportunity employer

this job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee holding this position. It is not written to include or be interpreted to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee. Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities or add required qualifications at any time.