Per Diem Painter (Night) SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEON SUPERINTENDENT

PER DIEM PAINTER (NIGHT)
Office of Facilities Management - Project Control

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Per Diem Painter (Night) within the Office of Facilities Management - Project Control.

DEFINITION: Under direction of a Crew Supervisor applies paint and other coating materials to various surfaces from ground level and/or scaffolds platforms and ladders at various heights using brushes rollers and spray guns; follows accepted methods and uses proper materials and/or tools in order to prepare various surfaces for painting; cares for and cleans standard painting tools; does related work as required.

NOTE: Although not specifically outlined in the following list of tasks certain jurisdictions occasionally require painters to measure cut and install panes of glass to replace broken windows and/or hang wallpaper. These not specifically outlined in the following list of tasks may be considered as related work but it is not normally required that candidates possess the skills knowledge and abilities to perform them upon entering the position.

NOTE: Applicants not having the above experience may meet the requirements if they have a successful completion of an apprentice painting program approved by the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

(3) years of experience in work involving the painting and repainting of the interior and exterior of buildings and structures.
will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

NOTE: Applicants not having the above experience may meet the requirements if they have the following: Successful completion of an apprentice painting program approved by the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

work alone or as a member of a team on both indoor and outdoor assignments.
surfaces utilizing various methods using sandpaper wire brushes or steel wool and removes loose and old paint from surfaces using paint remover scrapes or wire brushes in order that the coating material will properly cover and adhere to the surface.
nail holes cracks and joints with putty spackle or other fillers in order to make a suitable surface for the finish coat.
premixed paints or prepares paints to match specific colors by mixing required portions of tints and colorants in order to obtain proper colors hues and shades.
stirs and mixes paint according to specific directions in order to obtain proper consistency.
paint or other coating materials to various surfaces with brushes rollers and spray guns and observes that the paint finish meets surface protection requirements.
various coating materials such as varnish stain shellac lacquer or enamel using brushes and/or other related tools methods and techniques in order to refinish cabinets desks chairs or doors or to decorate and protect interior or exterior surface trim and fixtures of buildings and other structures.
various surfaces including cramped and hard to reach places from ladders scaffolds and platforms at varied heights using brushes rollers or spray guns.
various types of scaffolding such as prefabricated metal or aluminum wooden and/or swing stages (suspended by ropes or cables attached to roof hooks or outriggers) A ladders window jacks or ladder jacks or ladder jacks by following standard methods in order to paint tall buildings and structures.
work orders from supervisory personnel through written and/or verbal instruction outlining the work to be done and methods to be used in order to accomplish the job according to specifications.
and cares for various kinds of brushes rollers and other equipment using water turpentine paint thinner or other cleaning materials in order to ensure that the tools are kept in good condition.
the Department of Corrections and the Juvenile Justice Commission may be required to act as Team Leader and provide appropriate on-site work assignments to a group of assigned inmates/residents.
be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

of the procedures used in preparing surfaces for painting.
of standard tools materials methods occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in general painting work.
of the procedures involved in staining vanishing and refinishing cabinets desks chairs and other woodwork.
of procedures involved in thinning mixing and matching paint.
of the procedures involved in the cleaning and caring for standard painting tools.
to understand remember and carry out verbal or written orders and assignments.
to putty spackle and fill holes and cracks where needed.
to work from various elevations.
to rig scaffolding at various elevates.
to use the brush roller or spray method for application of paint.
to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
to read write speak understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Director of Project Control

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

: $54.63/hour
2. Employment Period:Per Diem
Affiliation: Building Trades Council

HOW TO APPLY

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE

Opening Date: March 25 2026
Closing Date: June 30 2026 or Until Filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER