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POSITION TITLE

Painter Foreman

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Painter Foreman is directly supervised by the General Foreman and is responsible for supervising District painting/finishing operations for maintenance and small projects. The Painter Foreman plans, assigns, and inspects shop and field work to ensure safe, durable, and high-quality finishes with minimal disruption to instruction.

Bargaining Unit:

Pittsburgh Building & Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO

WORK MONTHS

12-months (year-round)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow District safety policies and OSHA requirements; lead job hazard analyses; enforce PPE, lockout/tagout, and permit procedures.
• Triage, assign, and track work in the District-designated maintenance work order & asset management system (CMMS) ; review notes, labor, and materials for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop daily/weekly schedules; coordinate outages/shutdowns and access with building administrators and other trades; communicate status and impacts.
• Inspect in-progress and completed work for quality, code, and manufacturer compliance; close out work orders with documentation and photos as required.
• Manage materials, inventory, and special-order items; prepare requisitions and verify deliveries; maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Approve time, verify labor distribution, and maintain records; provide coaching, direction, and feedback to staff.
• Coordinate vendor activities; ensure safety compliance and site protection; verify punch list completion.
• Respond to urgent/emergency requests and after-hours call-outs; stabilize hazards and prioritize follow-up work.
• Keep the General Foreman and Coordinating Foreman informed; escalate risks and schedule conflicts promptly.

Trade-Specific:

• Plan and supervise surface preparation, priming, and finishing for interior/exterior substrates (walls, ceilings, doors/frames, trim, metal/wood/masonry) using brush, roller, and spray.
• Direct drywall finishing/taping, patching, and skim coating to match existing textures and finishes; ensure paint ready surfaces.
• Oversee wood finishing/refinishing (strip, seal, stain, varnish); manage specialty coatings (e.g., epoxy, low VOC) per manufacturer instructions.
• Coordinate limited glazing tasks (glass replacement, glazing stops/compounds) with Carpentry/Glazing as required; protect adjacent finishes.
• Plan and inspect markings/striping as directed; ensure surface prep, layout, and protection are in place.
• Review work orders, sketches, and manufacturer instructions; estimate materials and stage work in advance.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High school diploma or

GED. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

Journeyman painter status via recognized apprenticeship or equivalent training/experience; union eligibility/membership per CBA classification. Valid driver's license; insurable under District policy. Maintain valid Act 34/114/151 clearances; renew every five (5) years; employee-paid.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Varies (completion of apprenticeship or equivalent experience satisfies skill requirement; prior lead/supervisory experience preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proficient in assigning and documenting work in a CMMS; maintains accurate digital and physical records.
• Plans and sequences multi-trade work; organizes resources to achieve results.
• Applies relevant codes, standards, and manufacturer instructions to carpentry work; conducts quality inspections.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with building staff (e.g., custodians, teachers) and administrative staff (e.g., foremen, principals, directors).
• Manages competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; leads, coaches, and mentors personnel.
• Enthusiastic about advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Eight-hour workday; assignment to a second shift may occur based on operational needs; a shift premium applies when assigned.
• Overtime and holiday work per the CBA; schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on District needs.
• Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities; work may occur at heights, in trenches, in varied weather, and in active school settings.
• Use the District-designated maintenance work order & asset management system (CMMS) for all work documentation.
• Frequent stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, climbing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Frequently lift/move at least 50 pounds; close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.
• Reasonable accommodation provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA N/A CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

No residency requirement.

Position :

102018

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location :

OP-MA-M-MAINTENANCE

Grade :

PAINTER FOREMAN

Group :

BUILDING T

Posting Start :

09/17/2026

Posting End :

12/31/9999

Details :

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MINIMUM HOURLY RATE

$39.18 share