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Painter

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 43 - 49

Posted: 19 August 2026 (8 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hourly Pay Rate: $43.84 to $49.97
Seniority Group: Painters Group

What Youll Do

Interior and exterior painting standard and custom signs banners and decals media blasting glass work and replacement dike coatings pressure washing and fireproof coating application. Conducts street striping window tinting frosting and glazing drywall finishing and wallpaper application. Apply special coatings to include spray booth coatings floor coatings and staining. Conduct abatement of painted surfaces application of encapsulation media and structural waterproofing. Perform vehicle and equipment coatings as required.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.
Top-notch dedicated colleagues.
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Requires six years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in painter trade.
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A: (i.e. High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Must be able to work from blueprints drawings and sketches and oral and written instructions.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including respirators.
Must satisfactorily complete all training requirements.

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

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