Painter, Physical Plant (Salem) - State of Oregon : Job Details

Painter, Physical Plant

Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem)

Are you looking to join a team of passionate professionals? Apply today and begin your career as a Painter. This exciting employment opportunity is with the Oregon Department of Corrections at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem, Oregon.

This position is represented by the Association of Oregon Corrections Employees (AOCE) labor union. This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

About the Job Your Role

The purpose of this position is to provide maintenance and repair services for the Physical Plant and equipment essential to the operation of the institution. The role involves performing a wide variety of building trades tasks to maintain and improve the institution's facilities.

Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance on all equipment and buildings, which involves:

• Responding to emergency breakdowns
• Shutting down systems when appropriate
• Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies
• Performing other maintenance and repairs necessary for Physical Plant equipment, structures, systems, and grounds

This position may also assist other maintenance shops as needed. Additionally, the role directs, instructs, and coordinates A.I.C. work crews in repair projects, ensuring all work is completed safely and correctly. The position is responsible for enforcing and adhering to all applicable Department of Corrections rules, institution procedures, and administrative directions, while ensuring that established security protocols are strictly followed and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:

• Completed painter apprenticeship training and be a journey worker; OR
• Three (3) years of varied painting experience.

Requested Skills

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to effectively direct, train, and coordinate work crews, ensuring safe and professional job performance
• Experience in general painting and maintenance tasks, including surface preparation and refinishing
• Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of painting and building equipment
• Skilled in drywall repair techniques such as scraping, patching, taping, and coating
• Proficient in surface preparation methods including sanding and power washing for various interior and exterior surfaces
• Ability to perform minor repairs to furniture, woodwork, and cabinets prior to painting or refinishing
• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality workmanship and site safety
• Capability to conduct site inspections to verify proper equipment use and adherence to safety protocols
• Experience in routine preservation and maintenance of buildings and structures
• Knowledge of environmental regulations for proper disposal of paint products and materials

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.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans' preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates' qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
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Working Conditions

This position is located inside the Oregon State Penitentiary and works in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. Inherent custodial duties include the responsibility for personally handling AIC incidents in the employee's immediate work area. The employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband and documenting unusual incidents as they occur. The employee is subject to call back in the event of an emergency at which time he/she would be placed in any post in the institution.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 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.

Additional Information Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.

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