Per Diem Painter; Night SY ; NBOE

Per Diem Painter (Night) – Office of Facilities Management
- Project Control

Openings as of 7/15/2026

• Date posted: 7/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Project Control - 355

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Per Diem Painter (Night) within the Office of Facilities Management
- Project Control.

DEFINITION: Under direction of a Crew Supervisor, applies paint, and other coating materials to various surfaces from ground level and/or scaffolds, platforms, and ladders at various heights, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns; follows accepted methods and uses proper materials and/or tools in order to prepare various surfaces for painting; cares for and cleans standard painting tools; does related work as required.

NOTE: Although not specifically outlined in the following list of tasks, certain jurisdictions occasionally require painters to measure, cut, and install panes of glass to replace broken windows and/or hang wallpaper. These not specifically outlined in the following list of tasks, may be considered as related work, but it is not normally required that candidates possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform them upon entering the position.

NOTE: Applicants not having the above experience may meet the requirements if they have a successful completion of an apprentice painting program approved by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.

Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Three (3) years of experience in work involving the painting and repainting of the interior and exterior of buildings and structures.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Applicants not having the above experience may meet the requirements if they have a successful completion of an apprentice painting program approved by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

• May work alone or as a member of a team, on both indoor and outdoor assignments.
• Prepares surfaces utilizing various methods using sandpaper, wire brushes, or steel wool, and removes loose and old paint from surfaces using paint remover, scrapes, or wire brushes in order that the coating material will properly cover and adhere to the surface.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, spackle, or other fillers in order to make a suitable surface for the finish coat.
• Uses premixed paints or prepares paints to match specific colors by mixing required portions of tints and colorants in order to obtain proper colors, hues, and shades.
• Thins, stirs, and mixes paint according to specific directions in order to obtain proper consistency.
• Applies paint or other coating materials to various surfaces with brushes, rollers, and spray guns, and observes that the paint finish meets surface protection requirements.
• Applies various coating materials such as varnish, stain, shellac, lacquer or enamel using brushes and/or other related tools, methods and techniques in order to refinish cabinets, desks, chairs, or doors, or to decorate and protect interior or exterior surface, trim, and fixtures of buildings, and other structures.
• Paints various surfaces including cramped and hard to reach places, from ladders scaffolds, and platforms at varied heights, using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
• Erects various types of scaffolding such as prefabricated metal or aluminum, wooden and/or swing stages (suspended by ropes or cables attached to roof hooks or outriggers), "A" ladders, window jacks, or ladder jacks, or ladder jacks by following standard methods in order to paint tall buildings and structures.
• Receives work orders from supervisory personnel through written and/or verbal instruction outlining the work to be done and methods to be used in order to…