Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing, and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

Seniority Bid: 01/13/2024 - 01/19/2024 Close Date: Open until filled

HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm

PAY: $19.95/hour

Position performs a variety of painting services for both the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Position works closely with crew leader or lead painter to gain required techniques and 1000+ painting hours necessary for apprenticeship application. Duties may include:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleaning and preparing surfaces before painting, including taping & sanding.
• Use of sprayers, brushes, rollers, ladders, scaffolds, paint, and other painting equipment
• Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment and products including washing brushes and rollers.
• Proper safety policies and procedures (MSDS)
• Job site cleanup, including floors, windows, removing tape, and restoring the facility
• Must fulfill all tasks required to complete a painting contract, including drop clothes, priming, taping, scraping, painting and detailing.
• Differentiation of various paints including oil and latex.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or working toward.
• Demonstrate proper painting techniques.
• Minimum of six months previous work experience. Prefer one year experience.
• Must be willing to work on scaffolding or lifts.
• Ability to become lead-certified.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. Must have the ability to work in all C.C.C. Housing buildings and outside locations.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must generally have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects and climb stairs, with reasonable or no accommodation.
• This position requires that you drive Central City Concern vehicles in the course of employment.
• Must possess a current drivers license, pass a DMV background check and be designated an “acceptable” driver as outlined in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass an initial driver’s training and then pass an annual recertification training.
• Will be required to carry a cell phone for work use. Cell phone to be provided by Central City Concern.
• Must adhere to agency’s nondiscrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Benefits: Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our employees!

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 11 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14 and 21.