Finish Painter Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/newprint/5087240) Apply  Finish Painter Salary $49,713.00 - $50,707.00 Annually Location DPSH, MI Job Type Certified-Regular Civil Service Job Number 2025182625041DEMOssl Department Detroit Demolition Opening Date 09/19/2025 Bargaining Unit 2090 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description City of Detroit Construction and Demolition Department Under general supervision, apply protective and decorative coatings to building interiors and exteriors and to other structures; and to perform related work as required. Examples of Duties + Brush or spray paints interior and exterior surfaces from ground level or from ladder or swing stage. + Applies water or oil base paints, enamels, varnishes, rustproof agents and coatings onto drywall, plaster, metal, wood stock and fabricated items. + Enamels, varnishes and grains woodwork, walls, floors and ironwork. + Fills, stains, color varnishes, lacquers and polishes furniture. + Mixes paints, sizes, varnishes, enamels, lacquers, calcimines or other washes, and paint and varnish removers. + Matches colors and touches up old work. + Paints and varnishes metal surfaces to include application of base coat, color coats and finish varnish. + Scrapes, sandpapers, burns, dissolves, and washes surfaces remove old paint, varnish and other coverings, and otherwise prepares surfaces for painting, staining varnishing and finishing. + Cuts and replaces window and door panes. + Makes minor adjustments and repairs to windows, doors window frames, siding and eaves. + Patch plasters walls and caulks. Minimum Qualifications Qualifications (required): + Completion of two (2) years in a trade or vocational high school. + Completion of an apprenticeship program in the trade. + Two (2) years of journeyman experience in painting the interiors and exteriors of building, structures equipment and furniture and in matching colors Qualifications (preferred): + Graduation from a trade or vocational high school. Supplemental Information Evaluation Plan + Interview: 70% + Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30% + Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100% Additional points may be awarded for: Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points LRD:09/26/2025 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: HEALTH + Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits. + Dental + Vision INSURANCE + Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent. + Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement. PAID TIME OFF + Sick Leave + Vacation + Holidays OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave, RETIREMENT BENEFITS City Employees Retirement System As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after: • Completion of thirty (30) years of service; - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. • In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); - An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; • Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age. ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions. Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit. 01 Please indicate your highest level of education completed + High School Diploma/GED + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + PhD/J.D. + No Education experience 02 Describe in detail how your education and work experience makes you uniquely qualified for this position. This is your opportunity to identify any training programs that you completed; or other distinctive experience and skills that you possess that elevates your candidacy above the other applicants. 03 How many years of experience do you have as a finish painter, and what types of projects or surfaces have you worked on?” 04 Are you familiar with different finishing techniques (e.g., spray, brush, roller, staining, varnishing) + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Detroit Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226 Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email