PAINTER

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.

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MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

A Painter is the full performance level of interior and exterior painting work in State facilities, hospitals and institutions. Employees in this class may supervise one or more lower-level maintenance workers, patient or inmate helpers.

Employees receive general supervision from a Maintenance Supervisor or other designated higher-level maintenance staff. Employees may be required to work in elevated areas and to lift heavy objects.

Positions in this classification are evaluated using the Classification Job Evaluation Methodology. The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification.

Estimates job requirements, such as quantity of material, time and cost;

Requisitions and issues materials and equipment;

Repairs interior and exterior surfaces to be painted with caulk, plaster, spackling compound and putty;

Prepares surfaces by dissolving, scraping, burning, brushing and sand papering;

Cleans exterior surfaces of building, such as brick and other masonry surfaces, with chemicals, caustic removers and other special cleaners to remove dirt and graffiti;

Erects and takes down all types of scaffolds, rigging and ladders;

Mixes and blends colorants;

Tapes, spackles and finishes dry wall;

Applies all types of paints and special coatings including oil based and latex primers, waterproofing, sealers, paints, finishing coats and other related coating material to building surfaces;

Prepares and paints curbs, parking areas, piping, machinery and equipment;

Refinishes old and new furniture, cabinets and shelves by applying stains, varnishes, urethane, finishes, glazes, shellac, epoxy and other types of toxic materials;

Hangs wallpaper, vinyl coverings and other types of wall coverings;

Uses small hand and power tools, such as brushes, rollers, trowels, sprayers, sanders and mechanical lifts;

Cleans and maintains all equipment used in completing projects;

Maintains records and inventory of supplies and equipment;

May supervise lower-level maintenance workers, patient or inmate helpers;

Performs other related duties.

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: Four years of experience in painting work.

Notes: 

1. Additional painting experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education.

 2. A degree from an accredited vocational or technical high school with a concentration in painting may be substituted for up to three years of the required painting experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Painters, Construction and Maintenance classifications or Painters, Construction and Maintenance specialty codes in the Painting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

Knowledge of methods and techniques for preparing surfaces and applying paint and other coating materials to interior and exterior surfaces

Knowledge of the qualities and characteristics of paints, varnishes, shellacs, driers and fillers

Knowledge of the effect of weather conditions on coated and uncoated wood, metal, masonry and other surfaces

Knowledge of safety precautions and occupational hazards associated with interior and exterior painting

Skill in the use of small hand or power tools, such as brushes, rollers, sprayers, sandblasters and burners

Ability to schedule and lay out work

Ability to estimate costs and time requirements for a project’s completion

Ability to erect, climb and work on scaffolds, riggings and ladders

1. Employees must be willing to learn American Sign Language.

2. New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense  (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568.)

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time.  Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.  Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu

Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-696-3084

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.  We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.