| Under direction, performs skilled
and minor supervisory work in the painting of building
interiors and exteriors, plastering walls and ceilings,
and refinishing repaired furniture and fixtures. This
is a senior crafts classification involving an advanced
knowledge of painting, plastering, and wood refinishing
practices and procedures. Most of the assignments in this
class involve scheduling, supervising, and inspecting
paint crews engaged in the painting of building interiors
and exteriors. As crew leaders on the job site, employees
in this class are responsible for performing the work
with minimum interference to classroom activities. Nature
of work involves some exposure to accident and injury
hazards and to disagreeable elements. |
| Working knowledge of the methods, tools,
and practices used in painting and plastering work; working
knowledge of paints, plaster, varnishes, paint removers,
and other surface preparations and finishes and of their
properties and application; working knowledge of occupational
hazards of the trade and precautionary measures to be
observed. Ability to assign and inspect the work of a
crew of painters. Skill in mixing paints and in matching
and blending colors; skill in the application of plaster,
paints, and other finishes to a variety of surfaces. Good
human relations and communication skills. |
| Completion of the ninth school
grade and experience of increasing and varied responsibility
in painting, plastering, and wood finishing. Other combinations
of applicable education, training, and experience which
provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary
to perform effectively in the position may be considered. |
| Possession of a valid Maryland Class
B driver's license or equivalent. |
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(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and
frequent climbing.) Ability to lift heavy objects and
perform work requiring extensive standing and bending;
ability to lift heavy objects. Ability to work from scaffolding
and stepladders. |
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(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability
to work overtime as required. |
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Receives work orders from supervisor; operates truck
to transport painters, equipment, and materials to school
buildings; consults with school principals regarding
color scheme and the scheduling of work to avoid interference
with instructional program; supervises the mixing and
preparing of paints for quantify and color; assigns
painters to brushing, rolling, and spraying of the interior
and exterior of buildings, and supervises work in progress;
works with crew in painting walls, ceilings, windows,
trim, and fixtures; maintains records of time and materials.
Applies plaster to walls and ceilings of newly built
or renovated offices and rooms; patches holes resulting
from maintenance work and does finish plastering for
some larger projects. Paints and refinishes furniture
and wooden fixtures to match existing units; cleans
and fills surfaces; applies stains and finishes surface
by varnishing, sanding, waxing, or with other materials
and methods. Performs related work as required. |
