Painter - Journeyman

Position: PAINTER - JOURNEYMAN
Job Summary

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the Painter (Journeyman) position.

A Painter patches, repairs, scrapes, applies solvents, cleans, etc. various interior and exterior surfaces, as required, to prepare surfaces for finishes. Paints, stains, applies wall coverings to interior and exterior surfaces. Estimates the cost to prepare and paint surfaces. May Inspect work of contracted labor and/or outside contractors as a project administrator. Navigate and monitor Computerized Maintenance Management Software system (preferably Asset

WORKS) for trade-related work orders, various data, budget targets, etc. Operates and maintains equipment related to the trade.

Applications for Painter (Journeyman) are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Wednesday, March 18, 2026. All applicants must upload the following items to the application:

• A current resume
• Journeyman Painter Certification (valid and current)

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please email them to Cassandra Morales-Salcedo .us.

The Painter (Journeyman) hourly wage is $42.44 per hour.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and Journeyman Painter Certification (valid and current).

Applications for Painter - Journeyman are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Wednesday, March 18, 2026. No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

If you are (or your spouse is) a military veteran, please also attach a copy of your/your spouse's DD214 form.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Morales-Salcedo .us or .

Other Information

THE SELECTION PROCESS: will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

Other Information

Certifications and Licensing Requirements:

• Certification in the EPA Asbestos Abatement Training Program (O&M) within 6 months of appointment Note 1
• Silica Awareness Training within first month of appointment. Note 1
• Certification in the Lead Safe Renovator Training Program within 6 months of appointment. Note 1
• Scaffolding User and Erector Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. Note 1
• Fall Protection Competent Person Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. Note 1
• Completion of the DFMS Electrical Safety Training within 6 months of appointment Note 1
• Confined Space Entry training within 6 months of appointment. Note 1
• Completion of DFMS Maintenance and Repair Staff New Hire EHS Orientation Training Note 2

Note 1 Training and/or testing will be provided by MPS but employee must obtain the certification within the time allotted.

Note 2 Training modules assigned on the MPS Learning Management System (LMS).

Working Environment:

• Ability to work mandatory overtime hours as required, whether given advanced notice, or called-in to perform emergency duties
• Exposure to dust, dirt, general construction debris, hazardous materials, etc. that may require the use of respiratory protection.
• Exposure to loud noises that may require the use of hearing protection devices.
• Exposure to confined spaces that may require special rigging, harnessing, etc.
• Work at heights on various types of support equipment that may require special harnessing and fall protection equipment.
• Roof work that may require special fall protection equipment, such as personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, crawling, etc.

Physical Demands:

• Exposure to work environments as previously indicated
• Ability to climb and work at heights at or above 100 feet in all weather conditions
• Ability to move…