TRADES APPRENTICE/PAINTER

Posting number: PSSC 26-168-JB

Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities

Division: Pinecrest Supports and Service Center

Job classification: TRADES APPRENTICE

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Maintenance, Human Services

Summary

The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated Trades Apprentice/Painter to join our dynamic team. This position will prepare and paint buildings, furniture, bridges, and other structures with brush or spray application.

Examples of duties

No experience or training is required.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Obtain Supplies, materials, etc., in order to complete the job.
• Determine method of application, mix, thin and match paint.
• Apply by use of brushes, rollers and spray guns to exterior and interior of buildings furniture, signs, structural steel and equipment.
• Strip roadways and parking lots. Prepare bleach and water mix for use in washing buildings, signs, park equipment, etc.
• Sand and scrape surfaces where paint has peeled or rust is evident.
• Apply primer to surfaces as needed.
• Mix plaster and water and apply to walls.
• Tape and float sheetrock in preparation for painting.
• Use sandblaster to remove paint from metal objects.
• Glaze and putty wood surfaces on window sashes, etc. Erect and position scaffolding with pull ropes.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - LDH Carpenter/Paint Department
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment
Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM  Pass Days: Saturday and Sunday

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Application maybe rejected if incomplete

Contact Information:
 For further information about this vacancy, contact: 
Jimmie Bernard 
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, LA 71360
Jimmie.Bernard@la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.