Job Description:

Base Rate:

$20.31

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B22, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To perform all aspects of graffiti removal, painting and other finishes on district facilities and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and safe driving record
• Experience in the painting trade preferred
• Good safety and work habits; good attendance record
• Ability to safely rig ladders and equipment used in trade; to use airless paint sprayers, power washers and power roller equipment and to care for equipment and tools
• Ability to build, set-up and work from scaffolding
• Ability to work from various heights including ladders, extension ladders, and boom trucks
• Ability to prepare various surfaces prior to painting; to mix all types of paints
• Ability to work with different graffiti removing agents
• Ability to coordinate workload using established priorities; to work alone and unsupervised
• Ability to pass fit testing for respirator and wear personal protective equipment as required
• Ability to lift and /or to move up to 100 pounds; to work outdoors and in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate various types of painting equipment
• Perform all phases of graffiti removal
• Clean-up of graffiti on various surfaces, walls, doors, signs, playground equipment, concrete slabs and all types of mechanical equipment (AC power boxes, etc.) 
• Paint over graffiti on various surfaces as necessary
• Match colors on buildings and make up colors using tints and tint bases as needed
• Perform brush, roller and spray painting on district facilities and equipment
• Prepare surfaces to be painted, stained or otherwise finished
• Prepare and mix all types of paint and lacquer for application
• Perform water blasting using a gas and/or electric powered power washer for graffiti removal as required 
• Work outdoors in 100 degree+ heat, work nights and weekends as needed
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

SUPERVISION

Structural Tech Lead

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Operations. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.