Paint Shop Supervisor

Job Posting:

JR100556 Paint Shop Supervisor (Open)

Department:

Physical Plant-Building Trades Office, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

10-25-2024

Close Date:

Salary: $27.22/hourly

Job Description:

Under general supervision, provides administrative and technical supervision of the general and daily operations of one or more medium to large trades teams involved in paint and applications work. Incumbents at this level supervise Trades Chiefs and do not regularly perform trades work. This position interacts with customers throughout the University.

Authority and Accountability

This position currently supervises 2 PIN and 3 Contingent staff, as well as 10-20 seasonal student paint staff. The position will have spending authority up to $5,000 and will advise the Assistant Director of Trades regarding paint budgets embedded within larger operating budgets.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

High school Diploma or GED

Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in Paint trade to include at least four (4) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Basic computer skills: email, electronic work order system, requisition and inventory systems, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel).

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the methods and techniques of the Paint trade; of the OSHA regulations related to the Paint trade. Possess good customer service skills, have thorough knowledge of and skill in the practical application of paint, coatings, and building finishes; of basic mathematics including area, volume, weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; of the principles of supervision in the maintenance trades. Skill in the care and storage of equipment and supplies used in the area(s) where assigned; in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the Paint trade; in reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to supervise and train skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees in assigned trade work; to plan and organize maintenance work; to determine sufficiency of cost estimates prepared by others; to prepare specifications for tools, equipment, materials, and supplies; to prepare summaries and reports, estimates, detailed scopes of work for the bidding process; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders, scaffolding, manlifts; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, non-exempt State role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by November 1, 2024. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

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