SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Maintenance Assistant, Painter
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Job No:
496990 Department:
FM&D Local Title:
Maintenance Assistant, Painter Budget Title:
Maintenance Assistant Work Type:
Full Time Location:
Brooklyn, NY Categories:
Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Job Summary The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full‑time Maintenance Assistant, Painter. Maintenance Assistants (Painter) perform semiskilled work in preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint, varnish, and other finishes and stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture, and equipment.
Illustrative Tasks
Arranges, assembles, and erects scaffolds and ladders at work site.
Places drop cloths over shrubbery, furniture or floors to avoid paint splattering.
Moves furniture and moveable equipment from area to be painted.
Prepares surfaces for painting by washing surfaces with soap and water, using paint remover, blowtorch, wire brush, or chipping hammer to remove all paint, and sanding surfaces to smooth them.
Removes electrical wall plates prior to painting and replaces when job completed.
Fills cracks, crevices and holes with putty, plaster, or other materials.
Mixes paints following standard proportions to achieve desired color.
Paints surfaces usually not requiring fine finish, using brush, spray gun, paint roller, or mittens following oral or written instructions.
May install or replace window glass.
Cleans brushes and equipment with soap and water, turpentine, or other solvents.
Cleans work area of spotted paint and dirt.
May assist in covering interior walls with wall coverings:
Prepares and cleans surfaces to be covered.
Cuts wall covering to proper lengths.
Mixes paste, brushes on back of wall covering, and places and smooths strips on wall.
Required Qualifications
Non-competitive: 2 years of full-time experience in painting work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course in painting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Preferred Qualifications
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Work Schedule Variable Days; 7:30am to 4:00pm (Full-Time)
Salary Grade/Rank SG-9
Salary Range
$42,641 - $52,413 Base Salary plus $4,000 Location Pay
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu
Advertised: October 20, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled
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Job No:
496990 Department:
FM&D Local Title:
Maintenance Assistant, Painter Budget Title:
Maintenance Assistant Work Type:
Full Time Location:
Brooklyn, NY Categories:
Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Job Summary The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full‑time Maintenance Assistant, Painter. Maintenance Assistants (Painter) perform semiskilled work in preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint, varnish, and other finishes and stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture, and equipment.
Illustrative Tasks
Arranges, assembles, and erects scaffolds and ladders at work site.
Places drop cloths over shrubbery, furniture or floors to avoid paint splattering.
Moves furniture and moveable equipment from area to be painted.
Prepares surfaces for painting by washing surfaces with soap and water, using paint remover, blowtorch, wire brush, or chipping hammer to remove all paint, and sanding surfaces to smooth them.
Removes electrical wall plates prior to painting and replaces when job completed.
Fills cracks, crevices and holes with putty, plaster, or other materials.
Mixes paints following standard proportions to achieve desired color.
Paints surfaces usually not requiring fine finish, using brush, spray gun, paint roller, or mittens following oral or written instructions.
May install or replace window glass.
Cleans brushes and equipment with soap and water, turpentine, or other solvents.
Cleans work area of spotted paint and dirt.
May assist in covering interior walls with wall coverings:
Prepares and cleans surfaces to be covered.
Cuts wall covering to proper lengths.
Mixes paste, brushes on back of wall covering, and places and smooths strips on wall.
Required Qualifications
Non-competitive: 2 years of full-time experience in painting work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course in painting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Preferred Qualifications
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Work Schedule Variable Days; 7:30am to 4:00pm (Full-Time)
Salary Grade/Rank SG-9
Salary Range
$42,641 - $52,413 Base Salary plus $4,000 Location Pay
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu
Advertised: October 20, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled
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