Painter

About the Role

Merakey is currently seeking a Painter to join our team in the Harrisburg, PA area.

Responsibilities

• Paint, stain & varnish using brushes/rollers
• Cleaning, sanding, sandblasts, scraping, brushing to prepare for painting
• Repairs surfaces to be painted including plastering & Sheetrock finishing
• Erects Scaffolding, movable & immovable staging & various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; May have to move furniture & equipment as necessary
• Mixing & matching Paint
• Requisitions materials & supplies from Stockroom
• Waterproofing
• Sets Glass & Applies Putty
• Occasionally may hang wallpaper

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license (prefer candidate have their own transportation)
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Knowledge of preparing surfaces for painting and finishing

Physical Requirements

• Walk - moving about to accomplish task, often including moving from one site to another
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Carry weight, lift up to 20 pounds

Pay

Earn $21.50/hour in this position with the option of an additional $2/hour with the selection of enhanced pay.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.