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The School District Of Philadelphia lists this Painter/Glazier/Plasterer 'B' opportunity in philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Painter/Glazier/Plasterer 'B'
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 198,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? Job Summary Entry level painting, glazing and plastering work in the painting, glazing, plastering, and finishing of surfaces in classrooms, hallways and other areas in buildings at various School District locations. Employees in this class repair and maintain both interior and exterior plaster finishing. Work involves the alteration, maintenance, construction and repair of school buildings and grounds.
Essential Functions • Performs a variety of routine and difficult painting tasks. Cleans and repairs work area by sanding, scraping, plastering, filling and touching up work area. Mixes paints to correspond with and match existing colors. • May perform sign painting and lettering. May perform varnishing and glazing work involving the removal of broken or old glass, puttying, cutting glass and installing new glass. • Mixes plastering materials; builds and disassembles scaffolding; performs duties from a scaffold where necessary. • Performs a variety of tasks which include plastering, grouting, rough casting, tile work, lathing, and plaster molding; removes plaster; prepares surfaces for plastering; patches plaster walls and ceilings; applies a variety of plaster finishes. Removes and replaces broken or cracked glass, both inside and outside of School District buildings. • Cleans work areas after construction or repair work has been performed; cleans and maintains tools and equipment. • Ensures that materials and equipment are kept in proper condition and are protected against damage and deterioration; maintains adequate safety measures; may estimate, order and transport necessary materials to complete work order(s) at assigned location. • Oversees the work of trainees in the trade. • Prepares reports indicating work done. Other Functions Performs incidental work as required.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience in the appropriate trade's area as an apprentice Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of: the principles, methods and procedures governing the painting, gazing and plastering trades. the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades. the material used in the trades. Skill in: the care and use of the tools of the trades. Ability to: accurately follow oral and written instructions. prepare records and reports of work performed. establish and maintain effective working relationships. Certificates/Licenses Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills so required of personnel classified. Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
Primary Location: Facilities Central Maintenance (9DR0)
Job: Facilities & Maintenance
Organization: The School District of Philadelphia Regular
Employee Status: Entry Level
Union Affiliation: 32BJ- District 1201 (32BJ)
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
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