Job Description

City of Columbia, Missouri, Human Resource Department
P.O. Box 6015, Howard Building, 600 East Broadway
Columbia, Missouri 65205-6015    573.874.7235

    DEPARTMENT / DIVISION:      Public Works
Work is performed under the general supervision of a maintenance supervisor. This position functions as a Painter and performs skilled work involving the maintenance and repair of the City Wastewater Treatment Plant, Field Stations and Wetlands.

    SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:
None; however, the employee may be expected to give guidance and direction to less experienced or seasonal employees.

    WORK PERFORMED:
Performs all types of industrial painting work. Prepares various surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, burning, sanding, sandblasting or other means as necessary. Mixes, matches, and blends various paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, stains and special protective coatings to achieve desired color, consistency, and drying properties. Caulks, putties, cements or plasters holes and cracks. Cuts and replaces glass in windows and doors. Erects and uses ladders, scaffolding, and swinging stage equipment as required. Paints buildings, structures, equipment, and furniture using brush, spray gun or other applicator. Prepares wall and hangs paper or other wall covering material. Determines quantities and requests supplies orally or in writing. Cleans and stores tools and equipment and cleans work sites. Drives to field stations and wetlands as required to perform job duties. Assists in a variety of maintenance and repair work on plant equipment including pumps, fans, gear boxes, shafts, chemical feed equipment, water lines, valves, belts, motors, electric panels, generators, boilers, bar screens and the like. Assists in performing preventative maintenance on buildings, equipment, plumbing, and electrical fixtures and systems. Drives vehicles and transports personnel, materials, and equipment as needed. Bends/stoops/reaches and lifts/carries heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds; twists torso 45o to 90o to perform essential functions; walks 3-5 miles per day; works in confined spaces; climbs ladders and onto scaffolding; works in inclement weather and emergency situations. May be assigned to wear a respirator and/or self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as needed. Maintains records and logs as needed. Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

    PARTIAL LISTING OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school and one year of experience at a level equivalent to journeyman painter or similar work experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Considerable knowledge of industrial applications and appropriate coatings for metal and structures exposed to adverse weather and moisture conditions. Considerable knowledge of practices, tools, equipment and techniques associated with painting trade. Considerable knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in painting activities; ability to use and operate hand and power tools as needed in a safe, efficient manner. Considerable knowledge of safety standards/precautions pertaining to painting and ability to read and follow MSDS recommendations and requirements. Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, digging, carrying and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs. Requires manual dexterity of both hands and feet to perform activities such as lifting overhead, twisting and bending while lifting, climbing ladders and stairs while wearing protective equipment, and working in confined spaces, including repetitive arm motion below, at, and above shoulder level. Ability to work long hours in emergency situations such as equipment failures, and in inclement weather conditions, including outdoor summer temperatures of over 100o and winter temperatures as low as -10o. Ability to walk 3-5 miles a day on a variety of surfaces such as concrete, pavement, dirt and grass; and ability to ascend and descend numerous stairways while performing tasks. Ability to work while wearing required personal safety equipment which includes gloves, hardhat, MSA airpack, safety glasses, safety harness, safety vest and steel toe shoes or boots. Ability to wear a respirator and/or self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as outlined in the Industrial Standard for Respirator Use. Ability to assist with a variety of maintenance and repair work on plant equipment including pumps, fans, gear boxes, shafts, chemical feed equipment, water lines, valves, belts, motors, electric panels, generators, boilers, bar screens and the like. Ability to mix, match, and blend paint to desired color, consistency, and drying properties. Ability to estimate materials and time required to complete various tasks. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Must possess and maintain valid Missouri Driver's License and an excellent driving record. Excellent work history and attendance record.

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THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:    MALE / FEMALE

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