MTA hiring painters

The MTA is hiring painters, also known as group G structure maintainers, to paint the city's subway system for a $37.16 per hour pay rate increasing to $43.72 in the sixth year.

THE JOB

Structure Maintainers — Group G, under supervision, perform painting work in MTA New York City Transit’s subway, surface and elevated structures including stations, enclosures and related buildings and perform other structural work when necessary. They clean, chip and paint structural steel and masonry and woodwork; strip paint and wallpaper; stain and finish wood; mix colors; set up and use paint spraying equipment; set up and work on scaffolds; replace glass in windows and doors; load, unload and drive motor vehicles; keep records and perform related work.

Some of the physical activities performed by Structure Maintainers – Group G and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all weather conditions; climbing ladders and elevated structures; exposure to paint fumes; wearing a respirator when needed; distinguishing colors; working on or near subway tracks; lifting and carrying heavy tools and equipment. Group G may be required to work various shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

The current minimum salary for Structure Maintainer - Group G is $37.16 per hour for a 40-hour work week increasing to $43.72 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change.  The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirements: By the last day of the Application Period, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Four years of satisfactory full-time experience as a journey-level (i.e. a fully trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent) painter, or

2. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level as described in paragraph “1.” above, plus the completion of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience:

A. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter’s helper, apprentice or trainee.

Some examples of unacceptable experience include: automobile spray painter, janitor, custodian or superintendent of apartment buildings; and laborer. If you have qualifying part-time experience, it will be credited on a prorated basis.

For more information on this job visit: Structure Maintainer - Group G ((Painter))