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Seasonal Long Term Painter II (Boston Region) Winter 26-27

State of Massachusetts

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Compensation
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Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Seasonal / Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a seasonal Painter II for the Boston region from November 30, 2026, through March 20, 2027. The role paints agency buildings and other surfaces, performs minor repairs and maintenance, and inspects and repairs agency properties. It also involves working with facilities staff and tradespeople, estimating work orders, supervising lower-grade employees, and maintaining tools and equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PaintingHand and Power ToolsPlumbingElectrical WorkCarpentryWeldingMasonryWorker SupervisionCommunicationLearning Software ApplicationsSupervision Principles

Qualifications

2 Years Painting ExperiencePainting Trade School Diploma or CertificateMassachusetts Class D Driver's LicenseMassachusetts Rigger's License

Full job description

Position Information: Long-term Seasonal Painter II (Boston): 11/30/2026 – 3/20/2027 (15 weeks) @ 40 hrs: Contact Supervisor for schedule. 1 position(s). This position will report to 6 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position. Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process. *General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: * Painting of agency buildings, benches and other surfaces. Minor repairs and small installs of carpentry work. Minor welding jobs. Work with all Facilities Maintenance/Park Support Operations staff and have a general understanding of all trades. *Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: * * Working directly with tradesmen, seasonal employees, and DOC crews * Perform minor repairs * Basic service and preventative maintenance * Inspect and repair pools, rinks, playgrounds, comfort stations and other agency properties * Estimate cost and time to complete work orders * Supervise employees of lower grade * Follow industry standards to complete jobs in a safe, timely and professional manner. * Properly complete and submit CAMIS (Capital Asset Management Information System) forms in a timely manner * Keeps tools and equipment clean, safe and in good working order; including assigned vehicles used. * Follow written and oral instructions. *Preferred Qualifications: * * Ability to safely and properly work with hand and power tools * General knowledge of all trades I.E. plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, masonry * Jobs may require additional training such as confined space, ladder safety, hazardous materials. * Ability to supervise workers of lower grade * Knowledge of sites and locations of agencies infrastructure; facilities, pools, rinks, etc. * Excellent communications skills, verbal and written. * Ability and willingness to learn advance computer/software applications, online platforms and systems for advancing technology. * Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision. * Access to reliable transportation to and from DCR sites and non-DCR sites. *Preferred License and/or Certifications: * Current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator’s license. About the Division of Design and Engineering: Continuing over a century of visionary land stewardship, DCR’s Division of Design & Engineering (D&E) collaborates with colleagues within DCR, other agencies, and communities across the state to plan, design, build, and maintain a diversity of outdoor recreational experiences and unique landscapes throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, our staff is responsible for maintaining public infrastructure including dams, seawalls, parkways and park roads, sidewalks and trails, and stormwater systems. This requires employing a diverse range of talent including architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, tradespeople as well as business, finance and administrative support who work together to support D&E’s mission. Our staff is unified by a passion for providing access to high quality public open space and outdoor recreation for all ages and abilities, and strive to improve visitor experience, enhance universal accessibility, and help modernize DCR’s facilities and resources to be more carbon neutral, energy independent, and resilient to climate change. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in painting work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below. Substitution: I. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school at the high school level with a major in painting may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Rigger's License issued by the Department of Labor and Industries (Division of Industrial Safety) may be required. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: *Skilled Trades Organization: Department of Conservation & Recreation Title: * Seasonal Long Term Painter II (Boston Region) Winter 26-27 Location: Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 260007JW

How this job compares

Set against the 433 open Painter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$21–26/hr178 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 433 open Painter jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Painter postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (186 postings).
Education
1 of the 433 open Painter jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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