Perform all duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor/Manager/Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors and cabinets.
- Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel and other finishes.
- Scrape, sandpaper, prime or seal surfaces prior to painting.
- Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
- Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
- Calculates amounts of required materials and estimate costs.
- Fill cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
- Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and switch covers prior to painting.
- Select and buy paint/brushes/materials from vendors, negotiate pricing when necessary.
- Remove all paint splatters when job is complete.
- Utilize spray guns for larger jobs.
- Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
- In order to move to Painter II, must have received satisfactory performance evaluations, reached 3 years of experience, and attended all required University trainings.
- Previous painting experience or equivalent education, or be willing to work with an experienced painter onsite for training.
- Must be familiar with and adhere to all the safety rules and regulations for the Universitys Safety Policy which apply to the work environment.
- Must be able to adhere to deadlines and exhibit solid customer service and a strong ability to work well with others.
Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Basic, proficient math skills are needed to carry out measurements.
- 0 - 3 years of experience.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Overtime may be required.
- Good hygiene and cleanliness is required at all times
- Must adhere to the company uniform policy.
- Maintain a clean vehicle and make office aware of maintenance issues
- Follow rules and regulations as described in the company Handbook
Physical Requirements:
- Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
- Must be able to lift and carry heavy items up and down stairs.
- Must be able to spend significant amount of time outside in all weather conditions.
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
- Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
Minimum Pay Rate: $15.00/Hour
Salary/Benefits
This is a full-time position with full benefits and annual, holiday and sick leave. The university offers a generous benefits package, including tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Marys University, retirement program with a match as well as a generous paid time off schedule.