Seasonal Graffiti Removal Technician
City of BostonAbout the role
Overview
This is a SEASONAL Labor Service Position. Duration of employment will not exceed a five (5) month term, and selected applicants may work up to two (2) five (5) month terms within a twelve (12) month period. with a minimum of a 30-day break in between each term.
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.
The mission of the City of Boston Property Management Department (PMD) is to manage, maintain, repair, and provide security for the City's municipal buildings, including City Hall and Faneuil Hall; to preserve the useful life of City facilities and reduce operating costs through effective preventative maintenance measures.
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 duties 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.
CORI check required
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL1-13
Hours per week: 40
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