Carlow University is currently accepting applications for the role of Painter I .

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.
• Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
• Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)
• Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
• Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
• Apply stain, varnish and other finishes
• Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions
• Smooth or prep surfaces using sandpaper, wire brushes, or steel wool.
• Smooth surfaces using sandpaper, putty knives, wet sponge, etc.
• Cleaning and maintaining of all equipment necessary to perform any painting task.
• Remove old paint from surfaces using paint remover, scrapers, and wire brushes.
• Paint surfaces using brushes and paint rollers as necessary.
• Install and repair wall covering.
• Prepares drywall wall board system with smooth finish for paint.
• Select pre-mixed paints or prepare paint to match specified colors by blending and mixing required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances.
• Properly fill joints, nails and screw holes and cracks.
• Fill nail holes, patch cracks, fill open seams / joints, etc. with caulking, putty, plaster, or other filler.
• Prepare drywall for painting

Required Experience :

• At least 4 years of Commercial and Resident painting experience
• Background with latex and oil-based paints and primers.
• Background in wood-staining.
• Experience with drywall and removal of damaged drywall
• Experience with hand tools such as flat-head / phillips-head screwdrivers, hammers etc.
• Experience with power tools such as multi-tools, circular saws, power drills, nail guns, etc.

Carlow University is Devoted to....

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
• A strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment;
• have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community;

and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University’s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated.

Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service.

Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.

Last updated : 2024-04-29