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Painter (Wilsonville)

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

Oregon Department of Corrections

Bring your journey-level painting skills to a role where youll lead projects maintain critical infrastructure and help others learn a valuable trade.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Painter to join our team at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.

About the Job Your Role

In this role you will be responsible for performing and leading skilled journey-level painting work while supervising and instructing Adults in Custody (AICs) in a correctional setting.

You will prepare and apply coatings such as paint varnish and other finishes to a variety of surfaces including metal wood plaster and masonry across buildings structures equipment furniture and woodwork.

In addition to hands-on work you will coordinate daily tasks direct AIC work crews and ensure projects are completed safely efficiently and in accordance with established standards.

This role requires the ability to provide clear instruction and oversight to unskilled and semi-skilled AIC workers while maintaining accountability safety and productivity.

You will ensure proper surface preparation material selection and application techniques while also supporting the upkeep and appearance of facility infrastructure.

Working within a secure environment you will play a key role in maintaining operational readiness and contributing to a structured skill-building environment for AIC workers.

This position is represented by American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Completed painter apprenticeship training and be a journey worker;

OR

Three (3) years of varied painting experience.

Requested Skills

• Experience working in a correctional institutional or industrial setting
• Experience supervising or training individuals in a structured environment
• Knowledge of safety practices tools and materials used in painting and coatings
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain accountability in a team setting

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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Working Conditions

Work is performed in a prison that houses maximum close medium and minimum-security AIC (Adults In Custody). The AICs have the potential for becoming angry hostile abusive and aggressive increasing the risk for employees of physical injury death and/or being taken hostage. There is an inherent responsibility to aid through recall and/or reassignment during AIC unrest and other emergency situations occurring at the institution. Subject to be on call 24 hours a day or working some evenings and weekends during emergencies.

The work locations vary from new to old building structures there also may be towers walls service tunnels pipe chases electrical chases etc. All locations have multiple floors and tiered AIC housing which require the use of stairs. Walking to get to assigned workstation or in the performance of work will be required this may be long distances.

Working conditions in service tunnels and pipe chases may include poor ventilation high temperatures poor lighting conditions etc. Workers may be exposed to or work in inclement weather conditions which can include rain standing water snow ice etc. Some work may involve walking and working on uneven ground. When working on near or around storm drains and sewer systems the worker may be exposed to contaminants. When working on near or around heat exchangers steam piping and boilers there is a possibility of burns from hot pipes and exposure to boiler chemicals. Work may include frequent lifting and carrying of equipment (light medium and heavy). At times may work alone in small groups or in large groups of both employees and AICs depending upon operational needs. The use of hand tools powered hand tools stationary and portable power equipment painting equipment ladders platforms scaffolding power lifts etc. may be required.

At some locations work may include being near to and possibly working with asbestos and/or lead based paint. Workers will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety programs (Respiratory Protection Asbestos etc.) as dictated by the work and location.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities promote accountability and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety trust and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming inclusive and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff volunteers and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package which includes:

• Family health vision and dental insurance
• Vacation sick leave and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process What to Expect

• After the application deadline a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check PREA check and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity equity inclusion and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance efficiency and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring promoting or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in been convicted of or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information please visit Veterans Resources. Please note if you are a veteran you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position selection process or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston

Reference Number: 198525

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