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Working Title: Painter

Job Class: Painter

Agency: Direct Care & Treatment

+ **Job ID** : 85921

+ **Location** : St. Peter

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/13/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care & Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / DCT St Peter Building Maintenance

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $28.71 - $33.07 / hourly; $59,946 - $69,050 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : St. Peter Regional Treatment Center

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Enjoy a career in public service with great benefits such as paid holidays, healthcare coverage, retirement plans and union representation. The St. Peter Regional Treatment Center is looking for a painter to provide a full scale of services for surface preparation, painting, staining and applying other finishing systems to create a clean, professional and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet 1 of the 3 minimum qualifications listed below. Please ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

1. Approved apprenticeship (6000 hours) in painting; OR

2. Three years of experience as a painter, including commercial or residential work preparing and painting a variety of surfaces; OR

3. One school-year of a vocational-technical or trade school painting program plus two years of experience as a painter, as described above.

MUST ALSO POSSESS KNOWLEDGE OF:

+ The proper application of different types of finishing systems including but not limited to, primers, paints, stains, sealers, varnishes, epoxy, floor tractions systems and other building finish systems.

+ Construction and industry standards as they apply to sheetrock repair, plaster repair and other buildings systems repair.

+ Proper industry standards for preparation of flooring, walls, concrete, metal or asphalt systems for proper application of a finish system.

+ Applicable building codes and safety standards such as OSHA and NFPA.

MUST ALSO BE SKILLED IN:

+ Operation of hand tools such as brushes, rollers, scrapers, sanders and screwdrivers

+ Operation of power tools such as spray guns, power sanders, drills, drivers, compressors, paint striping machines.

+ Applying primers, paints, stains, sealers, varnishes epoxy, floor traction systems, to a variety of components including but not limited to sheetrock, plaster, furniture, concrete, asphalt, metal, vehicles and any other assigned components.

+ Repair and finishing methods of drywall, plaster, concrete, asphalt, metal and other building systems.

+ Safe operation of all necessary tools and equipment in the painting industry.

A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasionally lifting articles up to 60 pounds and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools, ladders, and equipment. Job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain and may involve sitting, crawling, bending, and stooping with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. Ability to work in an environment which may include exposure to dust, noise, and occasional adverse weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain and/or wind. Includes ability to climb ladders, and work at high heights.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your work experience in the areas listed for each job held.

REFERENCE CHECKS - The Department of Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.