Painter, Maintenance of Public Buildings
Employees and Public
Annual Salary Range: $36,103.86 - $43,324.63 Grade: 21
The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government MPB Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana
to perform technical tasks to plan, organize and participate in all aspects of the painting process.
Benefits:
The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandrias Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspects surfaces to determine necessary preparations prior to the application of paint, stain, sealers, lacquers, bleaches, fillers and related materials.
Erects and removes scaffolding for use in painting higher areas.
Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting using sandpaper, pressure washers, burners, scrapers, sanding machines and chemical compounds.
Determines type and amount of paint, stain, sealer or other material and mixes and matches paints and stains using proper proportions of pigments, base and thinner.
Applies paints, lacquer, varnishes, sealers, bleaches, filler and stains to the interior and exterior of buildings, furniture, equipment, streets, parking lots, crosswalks and related areas.
Receives and reviews work orders, purchase orders, paint color history cards, MSDS documentation and related information.
Operates various types of equipment to include lifts, bucket trucks, genie boom lifts, ladders and related tools such as stationary power equipment, hand tools and ladders.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience as a painter in an industrial, residential, or commercial setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid drivers license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana drivers license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D drivers license within one month of hire.
Work Hours: 40 hours per Week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Employees and Public
Annual Salary Range: $36,103.86 - $43,324.63 Grade: 21
The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government MPB Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana
to perform technical tasks to plan, organize and participate in all aspects of the painting process.
Benefits:
The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandrias Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspects surfaces to determine necessary preparations prior to the application of paint, stain, sealers, lacquers, bleaches, fillers and related materials.
Erects and removes scaffolding for use in painting higher areas.
Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting using sandpaper, pressure washers, burners, scrapers, sanding machines and chemical compounds.
Determines type and amount of paint, stain, sealer or other material and mixes and matches paints and stains using proper proportions of pigments, base and thinner.
Applies paints, lacquer, varnishes, sealers, bleaches, filler and stains to the interior and exterior of buildings, furniture, equipment, streets, parking lots, crosswalks and related areas.
Receives and reviews work orders, purchase orders, paint color history cards, MSDS documentation and related information.
Operates various types of equipment to include lifts, bucket trucks, genie boom lifts, ladders and related tools such as stationary power equipment, hand tools and ladders.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience as a painter in an industrial, residential, or commercial setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid drivers license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana drivers license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D drivers license within one month of hire.
Work Hours: 40 hours per Week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Job ID: 481399859
Originally Posted on: 6/15/2025