Painter - BC-09

Performs skilled painting work in preparing a variety of surfaces for painting and applying paint and other decorative and protective coatings by brush or spray gun; and performs other related duties as required.

There are two (2) immediate permanent full-time vacancies with the Department of Parks & Recreation - Parks Maintenance Division in Kailua-Kona.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Mixes and matches paints.
• Applies paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels by brush or spray gun to building exteriors and interiors, furniture, cement, and other surfaces.
• Estimates time and material needs.
• Erects scaffolding and removes or covers objects to prevent their becoming splattered with paint.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, burning, sanding, or washing and by puttying nail holes and cracks.
• Cleans brushes and other painting equipment.
• Operates vehicle to transport equipment and supplies to job sites.
• May assign tasks to other painters and supervise the work of helpers.
• May perform services in other building trades when not engaged in painting.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the eighth grade, and
• successful completion of apprenticeship training (scan and attach a copy of your certificate of completion for painting apprenticeship to your application), or
• three (3) years of experience as an apprentice or helper under a journey level painter.

• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at the time of hire).

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Practices, tools, and equipment used in applying paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels and other painting materials; methods of cleaning brushes and other painting equipment; methods of preparing surfaces for the application of paint and other similar coverings; methods of preparing, mixing, blending, and preserving different painting materials; and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

work from riggings and scaffolds; estimate time and materials needed to perform a job; mix and match paints; recommend blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to…