Description

Painter (Maintenance Mechanic 2)

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | ON-SITE

NOTE:
The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial).

About the Opportunity:
As a skilled trades professional, you will perform high-quality painting, facility maintenance, and construction remodeling within DES-owned facilities across Thurston County. This role is highly collaborative; you will work alongside carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and grounds teams to execute complex repair projects and facility improvements. Beyond hands-on technical work, you will be responsible for developing accurate project estimates and managing essential administrative functions to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to standard.

Duties

Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Prepare and clean surfaces using various manual and power tools, including sanders, scrapers, and power washers, to ensure a professional finish.
• Mix and match custom paint colors using tinting machines and apply undercoats and finish coats to buildings, furnishings, and equipment.
• Perform minor structural repairs on plaster, sheetrock, metal, wood, and masonry surfaces using appropriate fillers and sealants prior to painting.
• Execute precision pavement markings, including striping parking lots, crosswalks, ADA markings, and traffic control symbols.
• Maintain specialized equipment by cleaning and servicing brushes, containers, spray guns, and other application tools to ensure operational readiness.
• Execute diverse facility repairs and construction tasks, including professional drywall installation and finishing, as well as structural repairs to floors, walls, and doors.
• Provide multi-trade technical support by maintaining plumbing and HVAC systems and assisting with the installation of electrical conduit, wiring, and components.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for labor and materials required for building maintenance, alterations, and remodeling projects.
• Manage administrative requirements, including accurate timekeeping, contributing to shop reports, and participating in agency and divisional meetings.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift or move fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to use standard hand and power tools required to accomplish tasks.

In addition to the above, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following experience options to qualify for the role:

OPTION 1

• Four (4) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work.

OPTION 2

• Full journey-level status in a Painters' Union.

OPTION 3

• Journey-level standing as a painter as attested by the completion of a recognized apprenticeship.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to perform skilled paint and carpentry work.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry and painting.
• Knowledge current national and local building codes and standards.
• Ability to work from blueprints, plans, and sketches; and estimate labor and materials required to accomplish the work.
• Use of hand and power tools required to accomplish building and grounds maintenance, repairing, and construction work.
• Ability to perform trades related mathematical calculations.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Interested We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Union Inclusion: This position is in a bargaining unit and falls under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the state of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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Painter (Maintenance Mechanic 2)Monday - Friday | 8 AM - 5 PM | ON-SITENOTE:The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES. The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial). About the Opportunity: As a skilled trades professional, you will perform high-quality painting, facility maintenance, and construction remodeling within DES-owned facilities across Thurston County. This role is highly collaborative; you will work alongside carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and grounds teams to execute complex repair projects and facility improvements. Beyond hands-on technical work, you will be responsible for developing accurate project estimates and managing essential administrative functions to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to standard. Duties Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:Prepare and clean surfaces using various manual and power tools, including sanders, scrapers, and power washers, to ensure a professional finish. Mix and match custom paint colors using tinting machines and apply undercoats and finish coats to buildings, furnishings, and equipment. Perform minor structural repairs on plaster, sheetrock, metal, wood, and masonry surfaces using appropriate fillers and sealants prior to painting. Execute precision pavement markings, including striping parking lots, crosswalks, ADA markings, and traffic control symbols. Maintain specialized equipment by cleaning and servicing brushes, containers, spray guns, and other application tools to ensure operational readiness. Execute diverse facility repairs and construction tasks, including professional drywall installation and finishing, as well as structural repairs to floors, walls, and doors. Provide multi-trade technical support by maintaining plumbing and HVAC systems and assisting with the installation of electrical conduit, wiring, and components. Develop comprehensive cost estimates for labor and materials required for building maintenance, alterations, and remodeling projects. Manage administrative requirements, including accurate timekeeping, contributing to shop reports, and participating in agency and divisional meetings. Other duties as needed. Qualifications Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Valid driver's license. Ability to lift or move fifty (50) pounds. Ability to use standard hand and power tools required to accomplish tasks. In addition to the above, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following experience options to qualify for the role: OPTION 1 Four (4) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work. OPTION 2 Full journey-level status in a Painters' Union. OPTION 3 Journey-level standing as a painter as attested by the completion of a recognized apprenticeship. Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies. Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment. Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment. Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community. Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization. Preferred Qualifications:Ability to perform skilled paint and carpentry work. Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry and painting. Knowledge current national and local building codes and standards. Ability to work from blueprints, plans, and sketches; and estimate labor and materials required to accomplish the work. Use of hand and power tools required to accomplish building and grounds maintenance, repairing, and construction work. Ability to perform trades related mathematical calculations.

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