Painter Crew Chief

Position Description:

Seattle Parks & Recreation Facilities Division is seeking a Painter Crew Chief to join our team. This is a working supervisor position leading a team that helps maintain Seattle Parks & Recreation Facilities and works in conjunction with the One Seattle Interdepartmental Team on Graffiti Abatement. The Painter Crew Chief performs a wide variety of job duties which include supervising, planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning, and evaluating the work of painters involved in painting various facilities, structures, and equipment. Positions in this class require specialized knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment utilized in painting and surface preparation, safety procedures, and supervisory ability.

The Painter Crew Chief position provides leadership to the Parks Department Paint Shop, including direct supervision of Senior Painters, Painters, and the Painter Apprentice. The Painter Crew Chief is responsible for collaborating with other trades shops within the department, and throughout the City of Seattle, as well with additional outside stakeholders to successfully accomplish department maintenance program goals within scope and budget. Reporting directly to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, this position recommends painting project priorities, develops processes, and establishes procedures to complement the program and improve operational efficiency. This position is represented by Painters District Council #5.

We are currently recruiting for one (1) regular, benefited position on the Day Shift between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on a 4-day, 10-hour shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, organizes, schedules and assigns work to subordinate Painters.
• Inspects structures, facilities and equipment and determines painting needs in response to vandalism, scheduled maintenance and required maintenance; writes job orders for work to be performed.
• Estimates material and equipment requirements for jobs; orders materials and/or picks up specialty items and delivers to job sites.
• Interprets blueprints and sketch layouts to determine colors, quantity and quality of materials and time required to complete job.
• Inspects on-going and completed work of subordinates and contractors to ensure quality and performance standards.
• Coordinates job schedules with other trades.
• Maintains a variety of records concerning time and material, labor costs, job requests, trouble call requests, etc.
• Assists in annual budget preparation by preparing specifications, estimating personnel, material and equipment requirements, and projecting projects and schedules.
• Trains crews on new work procedures and methods, safety practices, toxic chemicals, rigging scaffolding, staging, surface preparation and protective coatings.
• Provides advisory services for Painter examinations and serves on interview panels.
• Assists crews in maintenance and repair activities as needed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a minimum of three years journey-level painter experience and the ability to supervise the work of others (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

License, Certification, and Other Requirements

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Normal color vision is required.

Successful Candidates will demonstrate: 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks, aligning them with departmental needs.
• Completion of an accredited Painting Apprenticeship Program (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class)
• Be highly motivated and able to work as a team member in a demanding work environment, meeting tight deadlines.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use standard office software and work order/asset management systems for tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and communication.
• Competence in maintaining clear and comprehensive written records.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate maintenance activities, convey operational needs, concerns, and procedures.
• Exhibit a high level of proficiency in verbal communication to convey information effectively and professionally. 
• Experience in interacting with the public coupled with a high level of proficiency in customer service.
• Experience maintaining multiple municipal or large commercial facilities.

Additional Information

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Other:

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. 
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Work at heights on ladders or scaffolding.
• Frequently required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• May work near heavy equipment.
• Required to work near energized equipment.
• May work in confined spaces.
• Dependent on business needs, candidates may be required to obtain a respirator clearance fit test.
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• Please submit the following with your online application:
• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

*Incomplete Applications will not be considered*

**All approved candidates for this position will be required to perform working tests as a portion of the hiring process.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including successfully passing pre-employment physical, a review of criminal history, driving records, and reference checks. In compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17, applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice.

The full salary range for this position is $50.86 – $55.09 hourly.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans