Painter - (25-FAC-204006-003)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Painter

Job Code:

S0064

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

8/6/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Union

Department Name and Division:

Facilities-Operations

Salary Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code:

204006

Grade:

RW09

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Foreman, Painting

EEO Code:

Skilled Craft Workers

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Painter applies industrial coatings on interior and exterior facilities, structures and equipment, water tanks, pipes, and valves.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Determines necessary coating for surface.

Mixes coating as needed.

Prepares surface for coating and applies coating as needed using spraying equipment, air compressors, etc.

Finishes and sands surface before painting, as needed.

Cleans tools and work site.

Installs replacement glass and flexi glass.

Fabricates signs using various materials.

Operates light and heavy power tools.

Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.

Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.

- Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with employees throughout DC Water.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience related to applying paint, varnish, shellac, etc. on wood, metal, glass, and other surfaces

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GD) certificate

Required Skills:

Ability to operate light and heavy power tools

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, calculate measurements using tapes, rules, and carpenter’s square, and calculate materials necessary to complete painting projects

Ability to mix all types of paints in proper proportions, matching colors, shades, and textures

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Motor Vehicle Operating License

DC Water Vehicle Endorsement

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Subject to indoor and/or outdoors environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures

Subject to noise, vibration, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions

Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, or to exposure to oils or other cutting fluids

Subject to exposure to solvents and adhesives

Required to work at various heights (up to 50 feet) using ladders, scaffolding, lifts, etc.

Subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

Preferred Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .