Trades Specialist (Painter) - EOA # - StateJobsNY : Job Details

Duties Description Supervises and instructs others in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior surfaces.•Assigns work to painting crew.•From measurements of area to be painted, may recommend to supervisor and order the kind, quantity, and quality of paint and other materials to be used.•Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to accomplish work.•May give verbal instruction and/or demonstrate proper painting techniques and the use of painting tools and equipment.•Observes and inspects work in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done properly.•When supervising individuals for whom the State has custody or responsibility, a Trades Specialist (Painter) must always be aware of and account for their activity while on the job and ensure that the rules and regulations of the facility governing such activities are followed.Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamel, or lacquer to interior and exterior surfaces, trimming and fixtures of buildings, furniture, a variety of equipment, signs, and like surfaces requiring protective or decorative treatment.•May erect scaffolding, swing stages, or ladders.•Prepares surfaces for painting using a variety of tools and materials, including sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and if required, removes paints using paint remover, blow torch, wire brush, or scraper.•Fills nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster, or other filler.•Uses premixed paints or prepares paint tip match specified colors by mixing the required portions of pigment, oil, and thinners.•Paints surfaces using brush, spray gun, paint roller, or mittens.May cover interior walls with wall coverings.•Measures wall to compute amount of wall covering required.•Prepares and cleans surfaces to be covered and cuts wall covering to proper lengths.•Mixes paste, brushes on back of wall covering, and places and smooths strips on wall.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:•Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.•Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.•Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.•Basic computer skills preferred.•Valid NYS Driver's License.LinkedIn: #LI-DA1 Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in painting under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in painting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Additional Comments •Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($50,425) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate Adjustment is also added to the job rate ($61,548).•For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. •Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. •All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. •If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. •Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) ###-#### or email [email protected] to obtain information and RA forms. •Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. •Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. •Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. •Life insurance and Disability insurance. •The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. •Paid Holidays and Leave:° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. •Health Care Coverage:Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. •Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. •Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. •Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit •Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit •OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Staten Island DDSO Human Resources Telephone 718-###-#### Fax 718-###-#### Email Address [email protected] AddressStreet 1150 Forest Hill Road Building 46 City Staten Island State NY Zip Code 10314 Notes on Applying Please email your resume to [email protected] and reference vacancy ID and EOA # 2025-34 in your email.