Industrial Painter, Water

Range: $31,865.60 Grade: 19 (Employees:  Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered:  17.94% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered. 

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Water Department and future vacancies as they occur.

Kind of Work

 The purpose of this classification is to perform to perform skilled trades work in the application of paint and similar materials to various surfaces, to include all preparation, repair work, and cleanup related to the completion of each job. This classification is very similar to the 490742 Painter class but is distinguished due to the requirement for working in industrial settings with moderately dangerous environmental conditions (e.g. climbing elevated water tanks) and working with specialized materials.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience as a painter in an industrial or commercial setting
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Will be required to obtain a valid Louisiana driver’s license upon hire and maintain throughout employment for this classification
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

Work Schedule:

40 Hours per week

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:  September 8, 2020 - September 22, 2020 by 4pm or the first 50 applications whichever comes first.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFALEXANDRIALA.COM UNDER OUR EMPLOYMENT PAGE

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5078, Fax (318)449-5232,

Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.