Job description
Summary
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* This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public. *
King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Maintenance Painter. The Transit Maintenance Painter is responsible for performing journey-level painting in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of Transit Facilities buildings, parking lots, bus stops, and other assets. Duties include striping, graffiti removal, sandblasting, application and removal of vinyl wraps, drywall taping, thermal plastics, and other tasks.
This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Career Service position, and may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future Career Service, Term Limited Temporary, and/or Special Duty Assignment vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) months.
WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public.
TO APPLY
Required Application Materials:
- An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Completed supplemental questions
Note: A cover letter/letter of interest and/or a resume are highly encouraged, but not required. Any additional attachments will not be considered.
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We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ’s- King County.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit
Erica.Minshull@KingCounty.gov or 206-477-6059
Job Duties
Applying
equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the
Transit Maintenance Painter, you will also
:
Apply protective coatings to the interiors and exteriors of buildings, structures, roadways, equipment, and office furnishings.- Prepare a variety of surfaces prior to the application of protective coatings, by hand-sanding, scraping, pressure washing, or applying chemical removers.
- Using a high lift, perform pressure-washing on various structures and building exteriors.
- Utilize the sandblast booth to clean and prepare shelters and other various metal surfaces prior to painting.
- Remove graffiti from bus shelters, street furniture, and other structures and properties throughout the Transit system.
- Perform drywall finishing and plaster work.
- Patch nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other filler to prepare various types of surfaces (metal, wood, and gypsum board) for painting.
- Select and use appropriately a variety of paints, varnishes, enamels, and paint removers.
- Operate, clean, and maintain a variety of equipment related to the preparation for and application of protective coatings.
- Operate a service vehicle and lift equipment in performance of assigned duties.
- Use all materials and equipment of the painting trade in a manner that protects people and the environment from any hazardous condition.
- Keep simple records of time and materials using handwritten logs and time records.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
:
- Three (3) or more years of work experience performing journey-level industrial and/or commercial painting duties, completion of a related apprenticeship or training program, or some combination thereof that demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to perform brush, spray, and roller painting and to correctly apply enamels, varnishes, rubber and alkyd-based paints, epoxy paints, stains, sealers, and shellac.
- Working knowledge of the properties, application techniques, and hazards of protective coatings.
- Ability and skill to work in a sandblasting booth.
- Demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, inclusiveness, integrity, and ethical conduct.
- Ability to work well and respectfully with a diverse group of individuals from a variety of different positions and backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and schematics with design and color specifications.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work constructively on a team with a diverse group of employees.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
- Five (5) or more years of work experience performing journey-level industrial and/or commercial painting duties.
- Completion of a painter apprenticeship program and/or vocational training program related to the trade.
- Experience with application of vinyl wraps.
- Experience in thermal plastic applications.
- A valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Necessary Special Requirements :
Supplemental Information
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 9105100 / 35
UNION STATUS
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications, as well as for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview, which may also include a written test and/or practical skills test. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as driving record checks, internal record reviews and/or reference checks, etc.
WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
The work location will be at South Maintenance Facility (11911 E Marginal Way S; Seattle, WA 98134). This position is typically scheduled full time (40 hours per week), with a typical schedule of 4 days/10 hours per day, either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, day shift. However, because schedules are selected by a seniority-based twice-annual ‘shift pick’, employees must be available and willing to work any shift (day, swing, or graveyard), weekends, nights, holidays, and call-outs. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval. This position is not eligible for telework/remote work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Specific tasks may require the use of a respirator, and therefore position is subject to respirator fit-testing. Additionally, the work environment may include coming into contact with chemicals and may require following chemical spill clean-up in alignment with HAZMAT procedures. When warranted, must be able and willing to wear safety equipment and protective clothing as required, including hearing protection.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is required to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and may involve lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, and safe operation of power tools are also required. Work may be performed in confined spaces, as well as in cramped and awkward positions, and may require working at heights with fall protection.
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TO APPLY
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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