Job Description
Job Description
PAINTER
STARTING WAGE : $22.00 / hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous painting experience and proficiency with painting tools and equipment
- High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon hire)
- Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of hire)
- Valid NYS Driver’s License (copy required upon hire)
- Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior walls to acquire a working knowledge of techniques, practices, and methods of the painting trade.Completion of a painting vocational / technical school or recognized apprenticeship program in the painting trade is preferred.Good Communication and Organizational SkillsExperience working with adolescentsREQUIREMENTS :
Must successfully complete all required background checks :NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR)NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprintingNYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion ListOut-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS)Office of Inspector General (OIG)Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PMMust be flexible to meet the needs of the programPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Be able to handle all the physical responsibilities of the position, which includes but is not limited to lifting, moving, and prolonged periods of standing.Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, and / or in confined spaces.Must be able to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention TrainingOBJECTIVES OF POSITION
Performs skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintenance of interior and exterior surfaces (e.g., wood, plaster, drywall, steel, concrete, piping insulation, and brick), on all campus building structures, walls, woodwork, and equipment following recognized procedures and techniques of the painting trade and using paint brushes, rollers, and / or sprayers, sandpaper, sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, and related painting tools.Employees in this job also function as a part-time Vocational Instructor for the youth assigned to their specific skilled trade area, providing a positive work experience emphasizing the development of good work ethic and vocational skills.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trade Specific :
Performs skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of all building structures, walls, woodwork, and equipment by inspecting the work site according to work orders to determine the materials, equipment, tools, and method to be used.Match and order paint and stains to proper color and consistency.Completes assigned painting projects with quality workmanship by preparing surfaces for painting using sandpaper, power sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, scrapers, paint removers, and chemicals, filling nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers, applying paints, stains, varnishes, enamel, or lacquer using appropriate tools.Protects Agency property and equipment from damage during painting work by removing furniture, wall fixtures, and equipment from work sites if possible or covering immoveable items with protective cloths, covering floors with cloths, taping woodwork, facings, and decorative trims, and erecting safe scaffolding in a manner that prevents damage.Assists with documenting the cost of painting work by keeping accurate daily time sheets and work order records of time and materials for each job, and providing periodic status reports to the supervisor regarding the status of work orders, materials consumed and man-hours utilized.Practices preventative maintenance of painting tools and equipment to determine their working condition, oiling moving parts, cleaning and servicing tools and equipment as directed or specified in the operator’s manual, and notifying the supervisor of damaged tools and equipment for repair or replacement.Properly use equipment, material, and tools in a safe and professional mannerPerform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.Vocational Instructor :
Upon hiring into the program, assess the youth’s interests and knowledge of the Vocational Program specific to your trade areaInstructs youth in a skilled trade to prepare them for employment upon dischargePlan and conduct on-the-job training activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides youth with opportunities to observe, question, and participate inInstruct youth in the proper and safe care of work areas and all applicable equipment; stress safety at all timesBe prepared and in position to begin work following the Vocational Program time schedules; ensure that assigned youth are properly supervised at all times and maintain attendance and work schedule recordsEnforce established dress, conduct, and behavior codes appropriate to the Vocational Program areaCommunicate and document significant behaviors or incidents on behalf of youth.Maintain all trade-related, Vocational Program, and youth records and paperwork in a timely, organized wayResponsible for adhering to and performing all duties following all rules, regulations, policies, and safety standards of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, while upholding our mission, vision, and values.
DEPARTMENT : Facilities
SUPERVISED BY : Painting Supervisor
DIRECT REPORT(S) : N / A
About The William George Agency for Children’s Services
The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth.
The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.
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