Maintenance Painter - EXAM

Maintenance Painter - EXAM Print ( Apply ufeff Maintenance Painter - EXAM Salary $26.87 - $34.70 Hourly Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-3720-C1 Department 60 Columbus Water & Power Division Division of Water Opening Date 04/01/2026 Closing Date 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Definition Under general supervision, is responsible for performing maintenance painting for the City of Columbus; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) + Applies paint to wood, metal, concrete, and multiple surfacesmaterials by brush, roller, and spray gun; + Varnishes and lacquers surfaces; + Paints building interiors and exteriors; + Paints floors, furniture, and office equipment; + Mixes paint and blends colors; + Cleans and maintains brushes and rollers; properly disposes of materials related to maintenance painting; + Applies wallcovering; + Prepares surfaces for application of paint; repairs and patches walls as needed; + May operate a sandblaster, power sander, paint shaker, and other equipment; + May keep records and coordinate supply orders; + May perform other maintenance duties as required; + May operate a variety of non-CDL vehicles and other equipment such as a bucket/boom lift vehicle or scissor lift to perform work at heights on the interior and/or exterior of buildings and structures; + May rig and work from ladders and scaffolding. Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) years of painting experience, to include surface preparation and painting. Substitution(s): Possession of a Certification of Completion of Apprenticeship in Painting issued by the U.S. Department of Labor or the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council for one (1) year of the required experience. Possession of a valid driveru2019s license. Test/Job Contact Information COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will beMERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list. If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439. The examination process will consist of a 100% computerized exam covering Oral Comprehension, Painting Practices and Materials, Safety, Reading Comprehension, and Information Ordering. The exam is expected to be administered in May. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time. All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. The certification process will be: Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Short-term Disability + Life Insurance + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information. 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your experience? + I have two or more years of painting experience that includes surface preparation. + I have at least one year of painting experience that includes surface preparation. + I have less than one year of painting experience that includes surface preparation. 03 Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the

Created: 2026-04-03