Painter

Job Appointment:  Full-Time
Work Schedule: Sun - Wed 6:00 am - 4:30 pm OR Wed - Sat 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Location: Portland Parks and Recreation Mt. Tabor Yard, 6437 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Union Representation: The District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). To view this labor agreement, please click here. Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.
 
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
 
Position Summary:
Unleash your talents and craftsmanship as a Painter in our dynamic team! As a journey-level professional, you'll transform structures and fixtures with precision and creativity, mastering the art of paint and finishes. Collaborate with a diverse and inclusive community, ensuring structures are not only visually appealing but also safe. If you're emotionally intelligent, driven, and ready to contribute your talents to a city that values anti-racism, equity, and collaboration, join us in painting a brighter future for Portland. Explore this opportunity further and let your colors shine! 

What you'll get to do:

• Apply paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, enamels, and other finishes to a variety of structures and fixtures; inspects surfaces for proper maintenance of finish. 
• Remove paint and finishes; prepares surfaces for application of paint, other finishes, or specialized surfaces, coverings or coatings; finishes, patches and repairs surface as needed, including emergency repairs. 
• Mix and match paints, and other finishes; prepare materials and equipment used for a variety of specialized applications. 
• Perform work related to the suitability and safety of structures and fixtures, including cleaning, disinfecting, lead abatement, and protective coverings. 
• Set rigging and scaffolding and operate lifts and small cranes as needed to perform work. 
• Operate a variety of power and hand tools and equipment, including applicators, and sandblasting and pressure washing equipment; use highly technical systems to apply properly multi-part coatings. 
• Maintain records, supplies and equipment; determines materials needs; carries out all required safety procedures. 
• Plan and organize assigned job; estimates time, materials and equipment; orders and purchases materials; coordinates job activities with other crafts and trades personnel; reviews plans and specifications, and confers with engineers, design professionals and inspectors on suggested changes and modifications.
• Respond to calls to work during emergencies.

About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Have a question?
Contact Information:
 TroyLynn Craft
 Senior Recruiter
 troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.govThe following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation requirements and troubleshooting.
2. Ability to learn and use safe working practices including handling and cleaning of related painting materials and equipment.
3. Experience applying measurements and arithmetic computations including multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and conversions.
4. Experience communicating and working effectively with co-workers in a diverse workforce and respond appropriately to questions/concerns from other employees and the public.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record 
• Ability to pass the Physical Capabilities Test

STEP 1: Apply online between October 9 - 30, 2023
 
Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips: 

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.   

 Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 30, 2023

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of November 6, 2023

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late November

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Early December

 Step 6: Start Date:

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Salary : $35 - $39