Painter

Working at Lewis & Clark College

The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitivebenefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.

Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Effectively provide painting services for Lewis & Clark College under the auspices of Facilities Services with the financial resources available.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND REPOSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Performs painting of College facilities to comply with College maintenance standards, safety standards, and building codes.
• Performs skilled painting repairs of buildings.
• Performs fine wood finishing and re-finishing.
• Matches and tints paint and stain as required and assists in developing color schemes.
• Patches sheet rock and plaster including mudding, taping, and texturing.
• Removes graffiti, wheat paste paper postings, and coordinates with professional graffiti removal services.
• Re-grouts ceramic tile surfaces and resets missing and broken tiles
• Properly and safely operates and uses airless paint spray equipment, sanders, manual tools, scaffolding, ladders, and equipment related to the painting trade.
• Assists in the development of supplies and material inventory required in the College paint program.
• Processes and maintains service request related files and paint records.
• Schedules and assigns projects in a timely and effective manner.
• Works closely and communicates well with faculty, staff, and students.
• Keeps work area clean and safe.
• Performs related work as required.
• Requires the use of proper PPE to meet OSHA requirements, including but not limited to : negative pressure respirators, medical clearance, respirator fit testing, maintenance, protection, storage, and proper usage.
• Requires meeting all applicable OSHA requirements per policy, procedures, and practices (such as but not limited to : lockout / tagout, ladder safety, fall protection, machine usage, forklift usage, confined spaces, hazardous communication, respiratory usage program, and other OSHA requirements applicable to the position.)

REQURED KNOWLEDEGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time

37.5 hours / week, work outside of usual business hours may be required

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Primary Work Location : On-site

PAY RATE

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Pursuant to the Teamsters Local 305 Collective Bargaining Agreement, this position starts at an hourly wage rate of $30.29

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The word means that the work may be carried out over consecutive eight-hour shifts with the one half-hour rest period mid-shift, a fifteen rest period two hours after the start of shift, and a fifteen minute rest period two hours before the end of shift. Workers working under the conditions described in one and two above, are expected to vary their positions frequently to stretch in order to avoid fatigue and injury.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Eligibility to Work

For non-student positions, Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist (unless a background check has been completed within the last 3 years), which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

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