Painter

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh Wisconsin, is looking for a Painter to work from 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday with additional hours and weekends as needed by the facility. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an excellent benefits package, including:

• Paid leave time including vacation, sick, and holidays. Pay for craftworker positions is based on how many vacation hours you chose to elect for the calendar year. You’ll have the option change your leave hours and compensation rate each year.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.95% employer match in 2025. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer

As a Painter, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Applying interior and exterior paints, stains, varnishes, epoxies, and waterproofing.
• Preparing interior and exterior surfaces for painting by repairing, sanding, spackling, glazing, plastering, etc.
• Working with other staff and advising on products and applications.
• Complying with institution policies.
• Provide accurate and complete paint reports.

The starting salary is $31.11 - $32.11 per hour, depending upon leave time selected. A 12-month probationary period is required. This position is represented by the Wisconsin State Building Trades bargaining unit.

Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 04/00.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility, or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle. In order to become authorized to drive a State vehicle, you must meet the requirements for the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy, which are:

• Must have a valid driver's license;
• Must have minimum of two years licensed driving experience;
• Must be 18 years of age.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:

• Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
• Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Candidates must also be able to meet the following Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk up and down stairs frequently. Climbing ladders, crawling, stooping, crouching, and turning will be a necessity in working around equipment.
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment (maximum 80 lbs.).
• Must have visual and audio acuity to the extent of working on equipment in poorly lit or noisy areas.
• Must have the ability to distinguish color differences and shades.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Formal recognition of Painter status by the appropriate international or local trade organization or some type of similar validation of journey level status; OR
• Evidence of at least 6,240 hours total of exterior and interior preparation and finish, paper hanging, decorating, spraying/rigging and care/use of tools and equipment including related instruction and safety procedures.
• Experience applying paint, enamel, stain, epoxy or other coatings to prepared surfaces using brush, spray, roller, cloth, or other means.
• Experience applying primer material coatings to prepared surfaces using brush, spray, roller, cloth, or other means.
• Experience using proper preparation techniques for preparing surfaces to receive primer and paint (e.g. drywall, CMU block, wood, metal etc.).
• Meet the requirements for the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience mixing and matching paints, stains, epoxy, and other coatings using mixing formulas and measured colorants.
• Preparing and finishing new and existing plaster, drywall, or varied metal textured surfaces using appropriate patching materials, plaster, drywall compounds, and epoxy fillers.
• Experience replacing exterior and interior windows, including glazing.
• Preparing estimates and reports.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 2 page(s). For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom at MichaelJ.Sansom@DHS.Wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.