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Painter Helper (Non-Union)

City of Duluth Minnesota
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

Job Posting Information

Summary/Purpose
Prepare and paint natural gas meters, fire hydrants, and related piping throughout the City.

Temporary employment will begin mid to late May and continue through August (max. 67 working days).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

1. Perform the painting of a variety of exterior and interior surfaces.
2. Prepare surfaces for painting or repainting by pressure washing, sandblasting, grinding, and/or sanding to remove dirt and loose paint.
3. Place masking tape over fixtures and other surfaces that are not to be coated.
4. Maintain equipment and tools.
5. Select premixed paints and prepare paint to match specified colors if needed.
6. Apply prime and finish paints, and rust preventative materials to a variety of surfaces.
7. Operate tools and equipment used in painting.
8. Perform other job duties as required.

Job Requirements

Age Requirement
A. Must be age 18 or older.

License Requirement
A. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license or equivalent.

Education & Experience Requirements
A. Painting experience preferred.

Selection Process Information

If you are a finalist for this position, you will be notified to arrange an interview.


The City of Duluth conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position:

  • Criminal History Check
  • Driver's License Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Pre-Work Screening Physical Exam
All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's pre-employment process before their first day of employment with the City.

Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at 218-730-5210, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through 218-730-5630.

Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education & Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested, and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically, the notice should be sent by email to hrinformation@duluthmn.gov.


VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, seasonal, temporary, or part-time non-union selections

To apply for Veterans’ Preference, the applicant must attach the required documents when submitting their application.

  • Scan and combine all documents into one file before uploading it to the Attachments section of the application.
  • Submitting this information is optional, but preference points cannot be awarded without it.
  • Points are only awarded if the applicant passes all exams and submits all required documents to Human Resources.

OPEN SELECTIONS

Veteran

Required Documents:

  • DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge.

Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

  • DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

  • Marriage certificate;
  • DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
  • USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must currently be married to the veteran;
  • The veteran must meet the minimum qualifications for the position but be unable to use the preference because of a service-connected disability. The applicant must explain this in their response to the related question in the Agency Questions section of the application.

Spouse of Deceased Veteran

Required Documents:

  • Marriage certificate;
  • Death certificate;
  • DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
  • USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater.

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must not have remarried;
  • The veteran must have died during active duty or as a result of an injury received during active duty.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS

Points are only awarded to Disabled Veteran’s score one time, on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment.

Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

  • DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
  • USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.


Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional information about Veterans' Preference.

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