Industrial Painter

JOB The City of Portland is seeking an Industrial Painter to join the Portland Water Bureau!

Job Appointment:

Full time, Regular.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 6:00-4:30pm, 4/10 schedule.

Work Location:

In-person. This position will report to Water Bureau Operations Building, 2010 North Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227.

Benefit:

Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position

Language Pay Premium Eligible:

This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees

Union Representation:

This classification is represented by

AFSCME 189.

To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link.

Application Material:

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and answer the supplemental questions. Currently, the Portland Water Bureau has one vacancy. However, applicants may also be considered for future vacancies within the following Public Works service areas should additional positions become available: Water and Environmental Services. Position Summary The Industrial Painter performs a wide range of skilled painting and related trades work. At the journey level, this role applies products used across industrial, automotive, commercial, and residential settings and works on large industrial structures using an expanded range of materials, methods, and surface-treatment techniques. This position may also perform additional specialized processes that require advanced skill and strict adherence to safety standards. The Industrial Painter is responsible for performing a variety of skills: Painting and allied trades including surface preparation Mixing matching, tinting, coatings, stains, patching, plastering, paper hanging, signs, sandblasting, pressure washing and abatement of hazardous materials Cleaning tanks and reservoirs Applying a variety of products in all fields of the paint industry including large industrial structures, automotive, commercial and residential using a wider variety of materials and techniques, including chlorine and de-chlorination products. About the

Water Bureau:

The Portland Water Bureau provides high quality water, customer service and stewardship of the critical infrastructure, fiscal, and natural resources entrusted to our care. PWB enhances public health and safety and contributes to the economic viability and livability of the Portland metropolitan region. PWB is a recognized leader among water service agencies across the country. The Portland Water Bureau (PWB) serves almost a million people in the Portland area, about a quarter of Oregon's population. PWB employs over 600 people providing responsive service to build and maintain a water system that enhances public health and safety and contributes to the economic vitality and livability of the Portland metropolitan region. To learn more about working at Water visit our website: https://www.portland.gov/water/about-us/work-water The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Operations & Maintenance Group (O&MG) A core aspect of the Bureau of Environmental Services' work is in operating and maintaining facilities. This position will be performing work in a shop or field environment at two large, complex wastewater treatment plants, 98 pump stations and several associated ancillary facilities. This includes 125 acres of property at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant (CBWTP); 10 acres of property at Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant; along with over 200 different structures, 75 of which are located at the two treatment plants. They range in size from 50 square feet to 60,000 square feet. Have a question?

Contact Information:

Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Loan.

Tran@portlandoregon.gov

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Knowledge and experience using tools, materials. processes and techniques of painting and surface preparation. Knowledge and experience chlorinating and disinfecting of tanks and reservoirs. Skill and experience painting, surface preparation, minor finishing and repair of surfaces, and handling and clean-up of related materials and equipment. Ability and experience working at heights and in confined spaces. Ability and experience lifting up to 75lbs. repetitively. Ability and experience working outdoors and on uneven terrain.

Applicant must also possess:

A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record. Ability to pass the a Prehire Evaluation that may require a medical exam, screenings and physical capacities test (PCT) after an offer of employment has been made and accepted. Ability to pass a respiratory protection physical assessment and fit-test.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity Employer