General Maintenance Painter

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: General Maintenance Painter

Department: Facilities Management

Reports To: Associate Director, Physical Plant, Department of Facilities Management

Job Summary

Perform journeymen level painting work including but not limited to: drywall taping, plastering and finishing, in connection with the maintenance, repair and construction of College buildings, facilities and equipment. Performs skilled and unskilled building and grounds maintenance services.

Typical Duties

• Responsible for performing skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of finishes of exterior surfaces, interior walls, ceilings and floor surfaces in College buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Applies various types of paint, i.e. primers, sealers, oil, water, rubber, vinyl or cement-based paints; prepares surfaces as necessary.
• Prepares parking areas and streets for striping, operating applicable machinery.
• Performs work according to manufacturer's specifications, departmental guidelines, trade practices, blueprints, shop drawings and schematics.
• Inspects buildings, facilities and equipment to ascertain required repairs and make recommendations to supervisor.
• Leads/directs student helpers.
• Performs assignments, which may include scheduled overtime.
• Responsible to respond to overtime work on recall, which may include unscheduled and emergency recall situations, during off-hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs general maintenance tasks as needed in College buildings and facilities.
• Repair and/or replacement of all campus building needs to include doors, door hardware, windows, ceiling tile, drywall, painting, etc.
• Performs related routine maintenance work such as repair of window and door screens, repair and installation of bulletin boards, whiteboards, hanging pictures, signage, etc.
• Repair and/or replace electrical devices to include light switch and outlet face plates, re-lamping, etc.
• Perform plumbing work such as clearing clogged lines, assist in the installation and/or repair of new plumbing fixtures, repairs water leaks, etc.
• Utilize the work order system to prioritize and account for repairs in progress and update the system with labor and comments when work is completed.
• Set up and operate trade-specific tools to make necessary repairs
• Keeps workshop area clean on a regular basis. Ensures all tools and equipment are in the proper place and good working order.
• Assist in other maintenance activities.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responsible to respond to overtime work on recall, which may include unscheduled and emergency recall situations, including snow removal, during off-hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Thorough journeymen-level knowledge of painting and finishing, including the ability to skillfully apply the same.
• Ability to estimate necessary supplies and materials for jobs/projects.
• Must be able to follow standard procedures and read and understand blueprints.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and staging heights up to 100 feet.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license is required.
• Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with diverse groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, or electronically.
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgment.t
• Ability to understand and apply College and Departmental policies and procedures.

Experience Required

• Three years of full-time work experience as a journeyman-level painter.
• High school education or equivalency is required.
• This position requires a criminal background check (CORI/SORI).