PAINTER (C14)
New Jersey treats Painter as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
Eligibility comes down to 3 years of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $47,916 and $69,346, and state payroll currently lists about 33 people in the title, led by Health and Senior Services.
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Painter appears on the State payroll at 8 departments, most of them at Department of Health.
State departments
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 33 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $68,816. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (10)
- Human Services (8)
- Law and Public Safety (4)
- Corrections (3)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of a Crew Supervisor, applies paint, and other coating materials to various surfaces from ground level and/or scaffolds, platforms, and ladders at various heights, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns; follows accepted methods and uses proper materials and/or tools to prepare various surfaces for painting; cares for and cleans standard painting tools; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- May work alone or as a member of a team, on both indoor and outdoor assignments.
- Prepares surfaces utilizing various methods which may include sandpaper, wire brushes, or steel wool, and removes loose and old paint from surfaces using paint remover, scrapes, or wire brushes to properly coat, cover and adhere to the surface.
- Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, spackle, or other fillers to make a suitable surface for the finish coat.
- Uses premixed paints or prepares paints to match specific colors by mixing required portions of tints and colorants to obtain proper colors, hues, and shades.
- Thins, stirs, and mixes paint to obtain proper consistency.
- Applies paint or other coating materials to various surfaces with brushes, rollers, and spray guns, and observes that the paint finish meets surface protection requirements.
- Applies various coating materials such as varnish, stain, shellac, lacquer or enamel using brushes and/or other related tools, methods and techniques to refinish cabinets, desks, chairs, or doors, or to decorate and protect interior or exterior surface, trim, and fixtures of buildings, and other structures.
- Paints various surfaces including cramped and hard to reach places, from ladders scaffolds, and platforms at varied heights, using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
- Erects various types of scaffolding such as prefabricated metal or aluminum, wooden and/or swing stages (suspended by ropes or cables attached to roof hooks or outriggers), "A" ladders, window jacks, or ladder jacks, or ladder jacks by following standard methods to paint tall buildings and structures.
- Receives oral and written work orders outlining the work to be done and methods to be used to accomplish the job according to specifications.
- Cleans and cares for brushes, rollers, and other equipment using water, turpentine, paint thinner, or other cleaning materials.
- In the Department of Corrections and the Juvenile Justice Commission, may be required to act as Team Leader and provide appropriate on-site work assignments to a group of assigned inmates/residents.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements
Three (3) years of experience in work involving the painting and repainting of the interior and exterior of buildings and structures.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the procedures used in preparing surfaces for painting. Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in general painting work. Knowledge of the methods involved in the thinning, mixing, and matching paint. Knowledge of the procedures involved in staining, vanishing, and refinishing cabinets, desks, chairs and other woodwork. Knowledge of the procedures involved in the cleaning and use of standard painting tools. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out verbal or written orders and assignments. Ability to putty, spackle, and fill holes and cracks where needed. Ability to work from various elevations. Ability to rig scaffolding at various elevations. Ability to use the brush, roller, or spray method for application of paint. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Although not specifically outlined in the following list of tasks, certain jurisdictions occasionally require painters to measure, cut, and install panes of glass to replace broken windows and/or hang wallpaper. Those not specifically outlined in the following list of tasks, may be considered as related work, but it is not normally required that candidates possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform them upon entering the position. Applicants not having the above experience may meet the requirements if they have the following: Successful completion of an apprentice painting program approved by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. SC4015N/AC16-SC3515N/AC14- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 2/22/2014