Maintenance Assistant (Painter) - VID

Duties Description

• As directed, prepare and apply protective and decorative coats of paint to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, guiderails, fences and like surfaces.
• Arrange, assemble and erect scaffolding and ladders at work site.
• Place drop cloths over shrubbery, furniture or floors to avoid paint splattering.
• Move furniture and moveable equipment from area to be painted.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by such methods as washing surfaces with soap and water, the use of paint remover, blowtorch, wire brush, or chipping hammer to remove all paint, and by sanding surfaces to smooth them.
• Remove electrical wall plates prior to painting and replace when the job is completed.
• Fill cracks, crevices and holes with putty, plaster or other materials.
• Mix paints, following standard proportions, to achieve desired color.
• Paint surfaces usually not requiring fine finish, using brush, spray gun, paint roller or mittens following oral or written instructions.
• May install or replace window glass.
• Clean brushes and equipment with soap and water, turpentine or other solvents.
• Clean work area of spotted paint and dirt.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs :

an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Application Process -

Per Agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. and the State of New York, Article 45 (d) the requirement to prove qualification shall rest with the employee.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

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Name Human Resources / KE

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.