Painter I
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Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.The City of Norfolk's Parking Division is an enterprise fund, which falls under the Department of General Services. The Parking Division operates over 19,000 public parking spaces located in 14 garages, 10 lots and more than 500 on street spaces.The Department of General Services is seeking a qualified Painter for the Parking Division to prepare surfaces and apply paint and coatings to interior and exterior surfaces, layout and stripe parking lots, and stripe parking lots, and power wash exterior of buildings, parking lots, and equipment. The Painter position will also be required to inspect equipment for safety, perform maintenance duties and monitor paint projects as well as purchase equipment, paint and refinish wood surfaces and repair masonry.Essential functions include but are not limited to:* Prepares surfaces for painting:* Removes old paint with chemicals, scrapers, wire brushes, and sanders.* Fills holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, and other fillers.* Repairs sheetrock, tapes, muds, and sands area.* Performs painting of exterior/interior building components:* Doors* Windows* Ceilings* Walls* Floors* Shelves* Platforms* Cabinets* Moldings* Refinishes wood surfaces.* Repairs masonry surfaces by staining, sealing, or sanding.* Power washes building exteriors, parking lots, sidewalks, and equipment as needed.* Sets up/takes down extension ladders, folding ladders, and scaffolding to ensure a safe workplace.* Lays off and paints parking lot lines including handicap spaces.* Obtains estimates for materials and/or services and submits for purchases order by following procurement procedure.Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.Required:* One year experience as a Journey Level Painter.Preferred:* Two or more years of experience as a professional (Journey Level) Painter.* Ability to set up/take down scaffolding and ladders.* Must be comfortable working on scaffolding and ladders of different heights.* Valid Driver's License required (a DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire).Work Location: Boush Street Garage, 112 W. City Hall Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510Work Schedule:* Monday - Friday* 7:00AM - 3:30PM* Occasional OvertimeSigning Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.