Painter - INTERNAL OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY

• Kent Campus - Kent
• Staff/Classified AFSCME
• Closing on: Apr 3 2025
• 987685
• Repair Of Buildings - Kent Campus [100415]
  
  

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Job Title

Painter

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

$21.46 - $22.41 (6 month rate)

Basic Function

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, structures, fixtures, signs, furniture, and equipment. Reports to Paint Shop Crewleader, Paint Shop Supervisor, Structures Superintendent, or other designated supervisor.

Examples Of Duties

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Uses roller, brush, and spraying equipment to apply paint, stain, and varnish to ceilings, equipment, furniture, exterior surfaces, signs, etc.; mixes and matches paints, and applies wall coverings to walls.

Prepares working surfaces and areas; removes and scrapes paint; operates sandblasting or power washing equipment; plasters; fills cracks, holes and joints with putty, plaster, compound, or other filler; masks or moves furniture and equipment; places drop cloths on working area floor; rigs scaffolding; caulks and tools tubs, showers, windows and other interior or exterior surfaces; troubleshoots problems with existing finished surfaces and takes appropriate action.

Estimates and gathers necessary materials, tools, and equipment required to complete a job; monitors inventory levels and reports supply needs to supervisor.

Cleans and maintains equipment and work area; makes minor repairs to equipment.

Performs miscellaneous paint shop duties (e.g., stencils letters).

Drives vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials.

May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade in proper procedures; may participate in training new employees.

Assists Other Non-skilled Or Skilled Tradespersons As Required.

Performs all other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

A minimum of three years skilled painting experience (or equivalent training or experience which provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities). Completion of vocational education program in painting or apprenticeship may be substituted for one year of experience.

License/Certification

Knowledge Of:

Painting and preparation procedures; industry best practices *

Plaster, wallpaper, and drywall finishing procedures *

Painting equipment and tools including aerial lifts, ladders, scaffolding*

Appropriate safety practices *

Skill In

Prepping and painting *

Use of painting tools and equipment (roller, brush, spraying equipment, etc.) *

Interpersonal and written communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone *

Ability To

Identify problems and determine appropriate action *

Lift 100 pounds *

Perform mathematics associated with trade applications (e.g., multiplication, adding fractions, using formulas, etc.) *

Read (e.g., work orders, labels), write (material requests), and accurately follow oral and written instructions *

Work in high places *

Communicate with University personnel and public (e.g., to explain procedures in work area) *

Operate computerized equipment

Work independently or with a team

Promote Customer Service*

Assessments

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, chemicals, heights, variable temperature and weather conditions, and potentially dangerous equipment (e.g., airless sprayer, sandblaster); requires considerable physical exertion to include regular climbing of ladders and scaffolding, extended periods of standing and assuming awkward positions, frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds (e.g., scaffolding) and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g., sand bags). May work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. May be called to work in emergency situations. Requires on and off-campus travel.

Working Schedule

Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; however, schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.

Additional Information

Must pass a security check.

For Official Job Descriptions, Visit Www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-freehttp://www.kent.edu/smoke-free>.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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