Painter - Facilities Management

Job Title

Painter for Pima County Facilities Management

The Painter for Pima County Facilities Management performs painting and maintenance work on county buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include supporting new construction and tenant improvement projects, furniture and wood restoration/refinishing, drywall repair and finishing, graffiti abatement, and parking lot striping as needed. This position reports to the Metro Maintenance Shop, located downtown at 150 W. Congress Street.

• Performs surface preparation including scraping, sanding, cleaning, patching holes and cracks with caulk or putty, and priming surfaces to ensure proper paint adherence;
• Uses hand tools, power tools, pressure washers, or even specialized equipment like sandblasting gear for industrial coatings;
• Applies various materials, including acrylic and oil-based paints, enamels, varnishes, sealants, and specialty finishes like epoxies and urethanes, using brushes, rollers, or spray guns;
• Adheres to strict safety regulations, following proper containment procedures when working on older buildings;
• Coordinates with other maintenance staff and project supervisors;
• Maintains records of materials used and completes work orders;
• Estimates material costs;
• Ensures all work meets quality standards.

Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship in the painting trade or craft or one year of journey-level experience in the painting trade or craft. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR Three years with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Technician in the painting trade or craft. Some positions may require additional training and/or experience.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

• Minimum three (3) years journeymen level experience and training as a painter.
• Minimum three (3) years experience taping, texturing, and finishing drywall.
• Experience with preparing surfaces to be painted including sanding, scraping, patching, pressure washing.
• Experience with airless, conventional, and High-Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spray equipment.
• Experience with applying specialty paints, stains, water based, oil based, primers, industrial coatings, and acrylics.
• Experience with various drywall finishes (1-5), up to and including level 5.
• Experience with layout and construction of metal/wood stud framing principles referencing blueprint and/or shop type drawings.

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.

Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates:
Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items:
The ability to obtain a jail pass is required. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching and stooping;
Motion Activity - grasping and movement;
Hearing Activity - on a radio and behind themselves;
Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone and a radio;
Vision
-Operate motor vehicle, operate machinery, distinguish colors, have depth…