Painter - Wernersville State Hospital

THE POSITION

If you are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your painting experience, we have the position for you! Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a hardworking and reliable painter with the knowledge and skills to complete interior and exterior painting projects. Take your career to the next level in a place that supports its patients individual needs and your goals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be responsible for performing skilled tasks that involve interior and exterior painting of buildings, fixtures, and equipment; preparing surfaces for painting or staining by the use of burners, strippers, or sandpaper for smooth surface consistency; and mixing and matching paint coatings and stains. Our team will rely on your best judgment to perform these and related duties in a professional and safe manner. Apply and join us today!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is subject to emergency call-in.
• Overtime and travel, as needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the painting trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You possess current driver's license which is not under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Building Trades Trainee program?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time experience in the painting trade do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in the painting trade?

• Yes
• No

08

If Yes, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application.

09

Have you completed any post-high school technical training in the painting trade?

• Yes
• No

10

If Yes, you must upload your certificate of completion for review.

11

Have you completed a high school vocational program in the painting trade?

• Yes
• No

12

If Yes, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you indicated you have no vocational-technical high school training, type N/A in the text box below.

• Training Source
• Credits/Clock Hours

13

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

14

SECTION 1 DEFINITION Prepare means to remove scale, rust, dirt, oil, old paint or other old finishes or apply an appropriate primer so that the new finish coating will adhere properly. INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of each surface you have prepared and painted.

• A. Asphalt
• B. Aluminum
• C. Brick
• D. Concrete (New)
• E. Galvanized
• F. Wood
• G. I have not prepared and painted any of these surfaces.

15

SECTION 2 INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of each item you have applied or used.

• A. Drying Agents
• B. Enamel - Oil Base Paint
• C. Epoxy Resin
• D. Traffic Paint
• E. Lacquer
• F. Linseed Oil
• G. Shellac
• H. I have not applied or used any of these items.

16

SECTION 3 DEFINITION Maintain means to clean, oil or otherwise provide simple service to tools or equipment to keep it in safe and useful operating condition. INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of each tool or piece of equipment you have used and maintained.

• A. Electric Heat gun
• B. Table-Mounted or Hand Glass Cutter
• C. Jack Scaffolding
• D. Pain Shaker Mixer
• E. Power Caulking Gun
• F. Sand Blaster
• G. Spray Gun
• H. I have not used and maintained any of these tools or pieces of equipment.

17

SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of each type of glass you have measured and cut for window installation.

• A. Single or Double Strength
• B. Plate
• C. Lexan
• D. Plexiglas
• E. Wire Reinforced
• F. I have not measured and cut any of these types of glass for window installation.

18

SECTION 5 INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the painting trade.

• A. I have more than 1 year of experience estimating labor, time, and materials associated with the painting trade.
• B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience estimating labor, time, and materials associated with the painting trade.
• C. I have training in estimating labor, time, and materials associated with the painting trade.
• D. I have no training or experience in estimating labor, time, and materials associated with the painting trade.

Required Question

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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