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Painter I
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Position Number: 2690124
Location: Brockton, MA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art

Painter I

About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Incumbents of positions in this series apply paint, varnish and/or stain to all types of surfaces; prepare surfaces for painting; select types and colors of paint, varnish or stain; mix, blend and prepare paints for proper color match; erect staging and scaffolding; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to maintain, decorate and protect wood, metal, plaster and other surfaces by applying paints, varnish and/or stains.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Applies paints, varnish, and/or stains to all types of surfaces (e.g. wood, metal, plaster, etc.) in order to protect and beautify such surfaces using appropriate utensils and equipment such as paint spraying machines.
Prepares surfaces for painting using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques.
Selects the types and color of paints, varnish or stain and mixes, blends and prepares the same for proper color match.
Erects, repairs, maintains and operates staging, rigging and scaffolding following accepted safety practices in order to gain access to areas needing painting.
Estimates length of time, cost and quantities of materials and manpower needed to complete a job.
Operates, cleans and maintains hand and power tools, air compressors and painting equipment as required.
Confers with supervisors and department heads regarding the scheduling of work, the handling of emergencies and the feasibility of installing painting equipment and materials in the area in order to ensure that needs of the agency are met expeditiously and at a convenient time.
Prepares surfaces for plaster or cement work by taping joints on sheetrock, caulking and waterproofing walls and cracks in floor, etc. by using appropriate tools and equipment.
Performs related duties such as preparing various reports; maintaining records and files; setting up sign and barricades; reading instructions on lay-outs; removing and placing glass; drilling holes in signs; printing letters and signs; laying out drop cloths; and moving office furniture.
Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.

Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in painting work, or (B) the substitution below.

Substitution:

I. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school at the high school level or higher with a major in painting may be substituted for the required experience.

Qualifications Required at Hire in All Levels in Series:

Ability to follow oral and written instruction
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
Ability to climb and work on ladders
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
Knowledge of methods of preparation of wood, metal, glass, plaster, cement and other materials and surfaces for painting
Knowledge of the types of chemical solvents used to prepare surfaces for painting and cleanup
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in painting
Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather

Preferred Qualifications:

Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Rigger's License issued by the Department of Labor and Industries (Division of Industrial Safety)

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: Candidates for employment should be aware that all Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated by January 2022. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.

Additional Information:

Position Status: AFSCME union position, full-time, state funded with benefits

Hours: 40 hours a week, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Salary: $ 1,625.22 bi-weekly, ($42,255.72 annually), Grade 14 Step 1

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites.

Classification Specification: https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp

Deadline to Apply: December 12, 2021

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator, Yolanda Dennis, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 508-588-9100, x1309, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, ydennis@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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