Painter (Long-Term Temporary) Jobs

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Council's Environmental Services (MCES) Division has up to two (2) full-time vacancies for a Painter. These are long-term temporary positions (up to two (2) years).

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water supply planning, air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work.

To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

This position will work in an industrial-type environment preparing and painting surfaces using the appropriate practices, methods, techniques, procedures, and equipment. This position will be required to work at any Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) facility as assigned.

What you would do in this job

• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Prepare and paint surfaces using appropriate methods (sandblast, waterblast, sand, spray, scrape, etc.). Apply protective coatings by means of (brush, roller, airless sprayer, etc.).
• Prepare and finish drywall surfaces (tape, sand, paint, etc.) using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Stencil and stripe roadways and parking lots.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Completion of a state painter apprenticeship program AND two (2) or more years of journey-level painting experience with industrial surface preparations and coating practices, methods, techniques, and procedures

Five (5) or more years of journey-level painting experience with industrial surface preparations and coating practices, methods, techniques, and procedures

License Requirements - Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications ):

• Certified Society for Protective Coatings (SPC) Coating Application Specialist (CAS)
• Experience promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of industrial surface preparation and coating practices, methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of drywall preparation and finishing (taping, sanding, painting, etc.).
• Knowledge of industrial stenciling and stripping roadways and parking lots.
• Ability to analyze a project, determine the work needed, and perform the duties required.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills

Additional information

Union: Painters Local 61
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes - subject to random drug testing

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an industrial-type environment at MCES wastewater collection and treatment facilities where fumes and airborne particles are present in addition to noisy conditions, and working around moving parts and equipment. Shift work is not required. This position requires travel between work sites.

Physical Requirements: Must have physical ability to perform work in awkward and cramped conditions that will include stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking. In addition, will perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time such as reaching, bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, and pulling.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We conduct a selection interview.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance
• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Parking at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• Extensive health and wellness programs and resources
• Fitness centers at many job locations
• Well@Work clinic

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