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Painter II

City of Hartford - Human Resources Department
CT 06103, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
Vacancy is in the Department of Public Works. Under supervision to assist in the maintenance of municipal property by performing a variety of skilled painting tasks and various routine maintenance duties. Applies paint and other finishes to a variety of interior and exterior surfaces with a roller, brush, spray equipment and heat applicator; mixes paints, match colors, and prepares surfaces through sanding, scraping, washing or burning; fabricates stencils, silk screens, and hand letters various signs; in the Sign Shop, installs parking meters pipes, erects traffic signs, stripes street, crosswalks and curbs, and places temporary signs; in building maintenance, patches plaster, replaces broken glass window panes, stripes sports courts and swimming pools, hangs wallpaper, and erects scaffolding and rigging; performs preventive maintenance upon assigned equipment and performs a variety of routine maintenance tasks in the other building trades; occasionally serves in a lead capacity in the above tasks.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.


This is a 1716 union position. The hours of this position are 40 a week.The examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience as indicated on the application. All parts of the examination, including ratings and tests will be related to the requirements and duties of the position. The examination is designed to measure: 

Knowledge of:
  • Modern methods, tools and techniques of the painting trade. 
  • Methods of preparing a variety of surfaces for paint. 
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. 

Ability to:
  • Perform arduous work at heights. 
  • Properly use and care for the hand and power tools of the trade.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks in the other building trades.
Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Two year's experience as a journeyman painter.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
  • Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
  • All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
  • Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
  • Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES
  • Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
  • Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans.  Must submit aVeteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
  • Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
  • An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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