DSHS FTAA Painter Supervisor

About the role

The Department of Social and Health Services Finance, Technology and Analytical Administration (FTAA) at Western State Hospital is seeking a professional to direct the staff of painters, and employees in the maintenance and repair of painting, refinishing interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, equipment, furnishings and other structures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, direct, and inspect the work of a crew of painters, plasterers, masons, concrete workers, and temporary employees.
• Ensure that all facility buildings, equipment, furnishings, and structures are repaired and maintained to meet operational and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and train painters doing journey-level work, including painting, finishing, and refinishing exterior and interior surfaces of buildings, equipment, furnishings, and other structures.
• Observe and evaluate the work performance of subordinate staff, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Write performance evaluations for subordinate staff and make hiring recommendations to the Facility Manager.
• Propose alterations to existing facilities for preservation and or programmatic needs including preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates of cost.
• Order materials to maintain the warehouse and shop stock.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Two years of experience as a journey-level painter, including one year of experience as a lead painter or equivalent.

Qualifications

Professionals with experience in painting, finishing, and refinishing exterior and interior surfaces of buildings, equipment, furnishings, and other structures are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Ability to supervise and train staff, evaluate work performance, and make hiring recommendations. Ability to propose alterations to existing facilities and prepare plans, specifications, and estimates of cost.