What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter | Temp with Potential for Permanent Hire position at Allegheny County Housing Authority?
Purpose: This full-time (40 hours/week) temporary to potentially permanent position is responsible for performing skilled painting of residential interior and exterior buildings, fixtures, and equipment at ACHA sites. The Painter ensures that all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepares surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, burning, sanding, sandblasting, or other appropriate methods.
- Caulks, putties, cements, or plasters holes/cracks; applies sizing or fillers as required.
- Mixes, matches, and blends paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, stains, and protective coatings to achieve desired color, consistency, and drying properties.
- Erects and uses ladders, scaffolding, and swinging stage equipment as required.
- Paints buildings, structures, equipment, and furniture using brush, spray gun, or other applicators.
- Prepares walls and hangs paper or other wall covering materials.
- Organizes and requests supplies as needed; maintains accurate inventory records.
- Cleans and maintains ACHA property including vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Maintains records and logs to document work performed, including materials used and safety compliance.
- Works cooperatively with other trades, maintenance staff, and contractors to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Reports hazards, unsafe conditions, or maintenance issues promptly.
- Follows all OSHA, EPA, and ACHA safety procedures, including proper use of PPE (respirators, gloves, goggles, etc.).
- Handles hazardous materials safely, including solvents and lead-based paints, in compliance with regulations.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent, with coursework in skilled crafts or trades training.
- Minimum of 3 years trade experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of standard practices, materials, and processes of the painting trade.
- EPA Lead-Safe Certification preferred.
- Must possess current PA Driver’s License and use personal vehicle as needed.
Physical requirements:
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with diverse individuals from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; must have basic literacy skills.
- Must be physically able to access all units, common areas, buildings, and grounds.
- Must be able to run, stoop, crouch, or climb.
- Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and carry objects up to 30 lbs.
- Requires good vision, including color perception, to identify wiring and read meters.
- Must be able to work in hot, cold, damp, or dusty areas, both inside and outside.
- Must be able to use tools of the trade as well as common office machines (PCs, phone, fax machines, etc.).
- Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
If you require assistance when completing the employment application or you anticipate a need for accommodation during the selection process due to a disability, then please contact the Human Resources Department at 412-402-2436 or HR@achsng.com.
As a condition of employment, the candidate must successfully pass a post-offer physical examination, drug screen, and background security review with regular full-time employment being contingent upon successful completion of a probationary period.