Painter I

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a motivated and experienced candidate for the role of Painter I to maintain both the interior and exterior painting needs in all building structures at the Wrentham Developmental Center (WDC). The building surfaces are a variety of wood, brick, stucco, and they require sanding, caulking, patching, and refinishing.

Duties and Responsibilities (The duties and responsibilities stated are general summary and not all inclusive):

• Paints all wood, metal, concrete interior and exterior surfaces, signs by means of a brush or spraying equipment in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by stripping old paint, priming, sanding, washing, taping, compounding new sheetrock to insure proper application of paint.
• Staining and varnishing of old and new interior and exterior surfaces in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
• Glazing of windows by proprer procuedures.
• Erect ladders and staging.
• Repairs walls, patches holes, puttying and caulking.
• Refinishes furnature.
• Hangs wallpaper.

Required Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of tools, materials, methods and standard practices used in the painting trade.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of preparing wood, metal, glass, plaster, cement, and other materials and surfaces painting.
• Ability to apply paint and other finish by brush or air gun, and to mix and match paint.
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding or at some distance above the ground.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written orders with immediate supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and standard practices used in the painting trade.
• Understand methods in preparing wood, metal, glass, plaster, cement and other materials and surfaces for painting.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral work instructions.

Please Note:

This position is located at the Wrentham Developmental Center located in Wrentham, MA.

• Full-time 40-hour weekly position
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Days off – Sunday and Saturday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

About the Department of Developmental Services:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

· Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

· Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities (CPPD) Abuse Registry Search: https:cppdmass.gov

· Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

· National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a motivated and experienced candidate for the role of Painter I to maintain both the interior and exterior painting needs in all building structures at the Wrentham Developmental Center (WDC). The building surfaces are a variety of wood, brick, stucco, and they require sanding, caulking, patching, and refinishing.

Duties and Responsibilities (The duties and responsibilities stated are general summary and not all inclusive):

• Paints all wood, metal, concrete interior and exterior surfaces, signs by means of a brush or spraying equipment in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by stripping old paint, priming, sanding, washing, taping, compounding new sheetrock to insure proper application of paint.
• Staining and varnishing of old and new interior and exterior surfaces in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
• Glazing of windows by proprer procuedures.
• Erect ladders and staging.
• Repairs walls, patches holes, puttying and caulking.
• Refinishes furnature.
• Hangs wallpaper.

Required Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of tools, materials, methods and standard practices used in the painting trade.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of preparing wood, metal, glass, plaster, cement, and other materials and surfaces painting.
• Ability to apply paint and other finish by brush or air gun, and to mix and match paint.
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding or at some distance above the ground.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written orders with immediate supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and standard practices used in the painting trade.
• Understand methods in preparing wood, metal, glass, plaster, cement and other materials and surfaces for painting.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral work instructions.

Please Note:

This position is located at the Wrentham Developmental Center located in Wrentham, MA.

• Full-time 40-hour weekly position
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Days off – Sunday and Saturday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

About the Department of Developmental Services:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

· Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

· Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities (CPPD) Abuse Registry Search: https:cppdmass.gov

· Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

· National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests