2025-2026 Painter 1 na Hoke County Schools

Title: Painter I

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

Terms of Employment: Full Time (12 months)

Salary: $2,571.20 - $3,059.20 monthly

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the painting trade
• Skills in the use and care of equipment and tools used in the painting trade
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Previous painting experience preferred

Nature of Work:

An employee at this level performs non-complex tasks applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, or enamel to decorate and protect. Work is generally routine and repetitive in nature and follows an established pattern. Problems are referred to a supervisor or crew leader. Errors are usually revealed and easily corrected. Direct supervision is given to the employee. 

Additional Position Comments: Responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled painting, finishing, and maintenance work to preserve and protect the appearance of the school district's buildings, equipment, and facilities.

Illustrative Examples of Work: 

• Smoothes surfaces
• Removes old finishes from surfaces
• Fills holes, cracks and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other filler
• Removes fixtures, such as switch covers
• Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings 
• Covers windows, door frames, and baseboards
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders, as needed, to perform tasks above ground level. 
• Selects from premixed paints
• Paints surfaces
• Washes and cleans painting tools and materials after use.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Some knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the painting trade

Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in the painting trade

Ability to follow simple oral or written instructions

Suggested Training and Experience 

Previous painting experience is preferred.

Supervises:

None

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares surfaces by smoothing, sanding, and cleaning.
• Removes old finishes (paint, varnish, stain) from surfaces.
• Fills holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers.
• Removes fixtures (e.g., switch and outlet covers) prior to painting.
• Protects work areas by spreading drop cloths and masking windows, door frames, baseboards, and furnishings.
• Erects scaffolding or sets ladders as needed to perform tasks above ground level.
• Selects from pre-mixed paints (and mixes/thins as directed).
• Applies coatings by brush, roller, or sprayer to achieve an even finish.
• Cleans and maintains brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other tools after use; maintains a tidy work area.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds daily.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.