Maintenance Mechanic Painter (PMD Graffiti Removal)

Overview

This is a Labor Service position.

 

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE (LABOR SERVICE) REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION.

 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

Under the general supervision of the maintenance mechanic painter foreperson, the employee is engaged primarily in removing graffiti, painting, and a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Removes graffiti throughout the City.
• Under supervision, does outside or inside painting of buildings, structures, and equipment.
• Removes old paint; washes and cleans surfaces in preparation for painting. Fills, shellacs, and varnishes desks, tables, and furniture.
• May do some simple spray painting, plaster patching, and glazing. Mixes and thins paint and varnishes as instructed. 
• Assists with snow removal from City-owned properties.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of basic tool operation.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance and repair work, with proper supervision, as needed.
• Prior experience as a professional painter is preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Must be able to pass Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) checks.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL1-13

Hours per week: 35