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Painter

State of Kansas
Pawnee, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy


Job Posting closes: Open until filled


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Agency Information:


Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

About the Position


Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified


Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time


Regular/Temporary: Regular


Work Schedule: M-F 8-5


Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes


Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes


Search Keywords: Painter


Compensation: $15.03/hour


TEMPORARY additional pay of $2.50/hr. for every hour worked.


$1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment for new hire.

  • Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits


Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage


Sick & Vacation leave


Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave


Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)


Fitness Centers in select locations


Employee discounts with the STAR Program


Retirement and deferred compensation programs


Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities


Position Summary:


This position exists to do maintenance of interior and exterior surfaces of agency buildings and furnishings as close as possible to new condition. Also to repair and replace glass to prevent hazardous conditions and possible elopement by consumers. May assist other trade workers. Identifies and provides quality consumer services.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:


Painting Interiors of Agency Buildings

  • Prep - sand and scraping.
  • Fill cracks and/or needed repairs - report any extensive repairs needed.
  • Apply primer using ladders, scaffolding, etc.
  • Apply finish using ladders, scaffolding, etc.
  • Apply undercoat and enamel to trim and windows.

Paint Exteriors of Agency Buildings

  • Prep by scraping, water pressure, sandblast, etc.
  • Fill cracks, holes, and/or report any repairs to be made.
  • Prime – using ladders, boom truck, stationary boom, forklift.
  • Finish coat – same methods as above.
  • Airless, if applicable.
  • Paint crosswalks and curbs annually

Paint or Refinish Furnishings

  • Metal desks, chairs, file cabinets.
  • Bookcases, tables, etc.
  • Mix and proper application of paints and finishes.
  • Refinish gym floor annually.

Glass Repair

  • Remove glazing and broken window glass.
  • Measure glass – cut glass.
  • Install glass with glass clips or points and glaze.

Miscellaneous Duties

  • Make laminate signs and install signs.
  • Christmas decorations, move from storage to LSH units, back to storage.
  • Subject to call back, standby, irregular hours, and scheduled weekend duty.

Training

  • Make laminate signs and install.
  • Christmas decorations, move from storage to LSH units and back to storage.
  • Subject to callback, standby, irregular hours, and scheduled weekend duty.

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six months of experience as a painter. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Must possess any combination of the following to equal 2 ½ years. Experience in painting trade materials and tools. Experience in painting work and/or education at post high school level in painting.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

  • Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.

Recruiter Contact Information


Name: Mitchell Smith


Email:


Phone:


Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550


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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete


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Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference


Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.


Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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