Carpenter, Painter, and General Laborer

Functional Title: Carpenter/Painter - General Labor

Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly

Division: Facilities

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Primary Function: Responsible for site preparation, color matching, surface preparation and applying paint and other finishes to walls, ceilings, furniture and other surfaces. Performs general repairs and maintains campus facilities.

Major Duties

• Seal joints, repair cracks, smooth imperfections to create surfaces suitable for final treatment
• Select materials appropriate for project or task
• Verify the adequacy and safety of all tools and equipment used for tasks
• Provide assistance to team members as needed
• Provide assistance on projects as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance of facilities
• Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them
• Order materials and supplies as needed for the completion of work orders
• Clean parking lots including filling potholes and black top and levelling of sidewalks/walkways
• Perform minor cleaning and repair of equipment and campus facilities
• Operate various equipment in order to complete assigned tasks
• Complete all assigned tasks and work orders in a timely and efficient manner
• Responds to emergencies during evening, nighttime, and weekend hours
• Any other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor
  
  

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to help students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner
• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must have a current and valid Texas Driver's License and have the ability to drive
  
  

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

• Must be ambulatory around campus and in buildings
• Required to regularly sit and stand
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift
• Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail and picking up small objects
• Ability to talk to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly
• Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information
• Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50 lbs
  
  

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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