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Maintenance Mechanic Painter (PMD Graffiti Removal)

Req ID
2025-31057
Dept
Property Management
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Prm Property Management
Salary Min
46,542.83
Salary Max
64,621.13
Union
SU4
Openings
1
Posting End Date
3/17/2026
Contact Email
ashley.vassall2@boston.gov

Overview:

This is a Labor Service position.

 

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE (LABOR SERVICE) REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION.

 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

Under the general supervision of the maintenance mechanic painter foreperson, the employee is engaged primarily in removing graffiti, painting, and a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks.

Responsibilities:

  • Removes graffiti throughout the City.
  • Under supervision, does outside or inside painting of buildings, structures, and equipment.
  • Removes old paint; washes and cleans surfaces in preparation for painting. Fills, shellacs, and varnishes desks, tables, and furniture.
  • May do some simple spray painting, plaster patching, and glazing. Mixes and thins paint and varnishes as instructed. 
  • Assists with snow removal from City-owned properties.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • High school education or equivalent preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic tool operation.
  • Ability to perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance and repair work, with proper supervision, as needed.
  • Prior experience as a professional painter is preferred.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  • Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
  • Must be able to pass Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) checks.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL1-13

Hours per week: 35

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