Painter Maintenance

MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds.  Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service.  We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers. 

MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan.  We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.  

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

The essential job responsibilities of the Painter Maintenance position are to prepare surfaces for painting; paint various equipment, structures/buildings; repair windows; hang/repair vinyl wall covering; stripe parking lots; and install tile floors.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform the Painter Maintenance role, you must:
-Successfully complete Placement/Performance Exercises
-Be able to differentiate mixed/sample colors
-Have knowledge/skills in painting
-Have a valid driver's license from state of residence

Physical Working Conditions:
Works inside and outside.  Subject to hazards of falling, working in proximity of high voltage electricity, chlorine gas, fluoride acids, steam boilers/pipes under pressure, electrical equipment, operating machinery, traffic, working with rotary power tools, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, balancing, grasping, standing/walking for long periods of time, heavy lifting and climbing heights to 200 feet.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the nation's largest three-service municipal utility, serving nearly 430, 000 customers.