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Painter

  1. DISTRICT ATTORNEY-MANHATTAN
Posted on: 03/24/2026
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Facilities Management

$366.17 – $366.17

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) Construction Management Unit has an opening for full-time painter. In this position, Painters are responsible, under supervision, for inside and outside patching and painting of a general nature, including all coats at DANY. Please note: all applicants for this position must be permanently appointed to the title of Painter or have passed and be on the eligible list for Painter Exam No. 2084 or 3071.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Works on and from ladders, platforms and scaffolds as jobs may require. Erects ladders. May rig lines and scaffolds.
- Prepares, fills and primes surfaces for painting. Mixes paint components and matches colors. Applies paint with a brush, roller or spray gun to surfaces.
- Applies plaster to surfaces including skimming walls and taping joints. Takes proper care of all materials, tools and equipment.
- Keeps work records as required.
- May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
- Performs related work.


In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

- For appointment to certain positions, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.


How to Apply:

- Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.


Hours/Shift:

- Must be available to work the following shift:
o Days: Mondays through Fridays
o Hours: 4:00 pm to 12:00 am or 11:00 pm - 6:30 am


Additional Information:

- Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

PAINTER - 91830


Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter acquired within the last fifteen years; or
2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter acquired within the last fifteen years and sufficient full-time satisfactory apprentice painter experience to make up a total of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice painter experience.


55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

- City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job ID

774947

Posted until

2026-05-19

Title code

91830

Civil service title

PAINTER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Painter

  1. Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

1 Hogan Pl./100 Centre St., N.

  1. Building Operations & Maintenance

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