Job Information
State of Minnesota Painter in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota
Working Title: Painter
Job Class: Painter
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 80129
Location : Oak Park Heights
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 9/11/2024
Closing Date : 9/24/2024
Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Oak Park Hgts / OPH Building Maintenance Supv
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.71 - $33.07 / hourly; $59,946 - $69,050 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
In this position you will provide supervision, training and motivation to incarcerated individuals assigned to the Paint Crew and perform all types of journeyman level painting including: exterior and interior painted surfaces throughout the Institution through the application of drywall, paints, stains, varnishes, fillers, caulking at Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) Oak Park Heights.
This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must meet ONE of the following THREE requirements:
Approved apprenticeship (6000 hours) in painting; OR
Three years of experience as a painter, including commercial or residential work preparing and painting a variety of surfaces; OR
One school-year of a vocational-technical or trade school painting program plus two years of experience as a painter, as described above.
Qualifying painting experience includes the following:
Knowledge of standard painting practices, techniques, materials and tools sufficient to requisition and select supplies and materials and apply them to complete painting and decorating projects.
Knowledge of construction plans and painting specifications sufficient to interpret, modify and follow them to complete painting and decorating projects.
Knowledge of shop math sufficient to estimate labor and material costs for planned projects.
Skill in using hand tools, such as brushes, rollers, scrapers and power equipment such as spray guns, sanders, etc., sufficient to prepare, cover and decorate interior and exterior surfaces of state buildings, structures, woodwork, furniture, etc.NOTE: Wallpapering and wood refinishing work will be credited when accompanied by adequate qualifying painting experience. Experience painting vehicles only will not be credited.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing sheetrock and all related work.
Experience performing plaster and all related work.
Trained in scaffold and aerial lift.
Physical Requirements
The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial drivers license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please contact Lisa Duffin by email at Lisa.Duffin@state.mn.us
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Jessica Fenlon at
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.