Government Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Delaware

Position Type:

Facilities/Custodial

Date Posted:

2/12/2026

Location:

District Office

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District Wide Painter - Full-Time, 3: 30pm-11:30pm

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Painter/Carpenter will perform skilled work in the areas of painting, carpentry and general maintenance; to provide functional and technical supervision to maintenance staff; to perform routine maintenance work; and to do related work as assigned.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• IMPORTANT: Please be aware that this position is considered an Essential Employee position.
• IMPORTANT: Flexibility is important, as hours are subject to change.

PAINTING

- Use brush or spray gun in applying all types of paint products or other protective or decorative finishes to all types of surfaces, including buildings and furniture.
- Scrape, sand, fill, plaster, or in some manner prepare surfaces for painting and repainting.
- Match, blend, harmonize and contrast colors.
- Apply under and finish coats.
- Size and tint plaster walls and other surfaces.
- Refinish furniture and other equipment.
- Stain, paint, lacquer and varnish cabinets, desks and other furniture.
- Erect, rig or move scaffolding and platforms.
- Clean brushes, tools and other equipment.
- Paint signs.

CARPENTRY

- Construct, install and finish all types of cabinets and appurtenant substructures.
- Mill and install molding and other wood articles.
- Install hardware on cabinets, including handles, hinges, locks, catches and stops.
- Read blueprints, prepare simple sketches, prepare material lists, and lay out the work at the job site.
- Operate all types of woodworking machinery and maintain it in good order.
- Frame walls, ceilings and floors.
- Install door hardware, various wall and ceiling coverings such as sheetrock and ceiling tiles, and floor coverings such as asphalt, vinyl tile, carpeting and sheet goods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Below are the qualifications for this position:
- Able to read, write, and understand instructions.
- Have a current Class D driver's license.
- Demonstrate knowledge and physical ability to perform the tasks as outlined below.
- Ability to operate lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers/plows and other maintenance machinery used in the daily operation of the school district.
- Basic knowledge of small and vehicular engine maintenance and repair.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining natural grass fields.
- Any other experience, education or combination which would be acceptable to the Board of Education showing or demonstrating that an applicant could successfully administer the duties as described below.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Environment
- Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times.
- Driving a vehicle and operating mobile motorized equipment to conduct work.
- Working on ladders at varying heights.
- Exposure to chemicals, fumes; noise from vehicle and equipment operation, dust, dirt, oil/grease, gases, and pollen.
- Working with or around machinery with moving parts.
- Subject to loud noises.

Physical Demands
- Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching.
- Repeated bending.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds equipment and tools.
- Repetitive use of wrists and/or hands.
- Ability to maintain balance.
- Reaching overhead, horizontally and above the shoulders.
- Rapid mental/muscular coordination.
- Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
- Accurate depth perception.
- Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details and have color vision/distinguish shades.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

- All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and Delaware Public Employees Council 81, Local 218 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

APPLICATION PROCESS

- Visit us at https://www.applitrack.com/apposchooldistrict/onlineapp/
- Locate job of interest
- Select apply
- Create a username and password to complete the application. Please keep track of this information so that you will be able to log in and edit or review any applications you submit.