Painter | Temp with Potential for Permanent Hire

Allegheny County Housing Authority

Job Location:

McKees Rocks, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose: This full-time (40 hours/week) temporary to potentially permanent position is responsible for performing skilled painting of residential interior and exterior buildings fixtures and equipment at ACHA sites. The Painter ensures that all work meets safety quality and compliance standards.

Essential Job Functions:

Prepares surfaces for painting by washing scraping burning sanding sandblasting or other appropriate methods.
Caulks putties cements or plasters holes/cracks; applies sizing or fillers as required.
Mixes matches and blends paints enamels lacquers varnishes stains and protective coatings to achieve desired color consistency and drying properties.
Erects and uses ladders scaffolding and swinging stage equipment as required.
Paints buildings structures equipment and furniture using brush spray gun or other applicators.
Prepares walls and hangs paper or other wall covering materials.
Organizes and requests supplies as needed; maintains accurate inventory records.
Cleans and maintains ACHA property including vehicles equipment and tools.
Maintains records and logs to document work performed including materials used and safety compliance.
Works cooperatively with other trades maintenance staff and contractors to ensure efficient completion of projects.
Reports hazards unsafe conditions or maintenance issues promptly.
Follows all OSHA EPA and ACHA safety procedures including proper use of PPE (respirators gloves goggles etc.).
Handles hazardous materials safely including solvents and lead-based paints in compliance with regulations.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in skilled crafts or trades training.
Minimum of 3 years trade experience or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Knowledge of standard practices materials and processes of the painting trade.
EPA Lead-Safe Certification preferred.
Must possess current PA Drivers License and use personal vehicle as needed.

Physical requirements:

Strong communication skills to interact effectively with diverse individuals from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; must have basic literacy skills.
Must be physically able to access all units common areas buildings and grounds.
Must be able to run stoop crouch or climb.
Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and carry objects up to 30 lbs.
Requires good vision including color perception to identify wiring and read meters.
Must be able to work in hot cold damp or dusty areas both inside and outside.
Must be able to use tools of the trade as well as common office machines (PCs phone fax machines etc.).
Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.

If you require assistance when completing the employment application or you anticipate a need for accommodation during the selection process due to a disability then please contact the Human Resources Department at or

As a condition of employment the candidate must successfully pass a post-offer physical examination drug screen and background security review with regular full-time employment being contingent upon successful completion of a probationary period.

Required Experience:

Contract

Purpose: This full-time (40 hours/week) temporary to potentially permanent position is responsible for performing skilled painting of residential interior and exterior buildings fixtures and equipment at ACHA sites. The Painter ensures that all work meets safety quality and compliance standards.Esse...

Essential Job Functions:

Prepares surfaces for painting by washing scraping burning sanding sandblasting or other appropriate methods.
Caulks putties cements or plasters holes/cracks; applies sizing or fillers as required.
Mixes matches and blends paints enamels lacquers varnishes stains and protective coatings to achieve desired color consistency and drying properties.
Erects and uses ladders scaffolding and swinging stage equipment as required.
Paints buildings structures equipment and furniture using brush spray gun or other applicators.
Prepares walls and hangs paper or other wall covering materials.
Organizes and requests supplies as needed; maintains accurate inventory records.
Cleans and maintains ACHA property including vehicles equipment and tools.
Maintains records and logs to document work performed including materials used and safety compliance.
Works cooperatively with other trades maintenance staff and contractors to ensure efficient completion of projects.
Reports hazards unsafe conditions or maintenance issues promptly.
Follows all OSHA EPA and ACHA safety procedures including proper use of PPE (respirators gloves goggles etc.).
Handles hazardous materials safely including solvents and lead-based paints in compliance with regulations.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in skilled crafts or trades training.
Minimum of 3 years trade experience or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Knowledge of standard practices materials and processes of the painting trade.
EPA Lead-Safe Certification preferred.
Must possess current PA Drivers License and use personal vehicle as needed.

Physical requirements:

Strong communication skills to interact effectively with diverse individuals from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; must have basic literacy skills.
Must be physically able to access all units common areas buildings and grounds.
Must be able to run stoop crouch or climb.
Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and carry objects up to 30 lbs.
Requires good vision including color perception to identify wiring and read meters.
Must be able to work in hot cold damp or dusty areas both inside and outside.
Must be able to use tools of the trade as well as common office machines (PCs phone fax machines etc.).
Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.