PAINTER

Painter (Campus Maintenance)

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Description Maintains and repairs painted surfaces and wall coverings. Performs skilled painting work and installs wall coverings on a wide variety of surfaces. Reads, understands, and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer's operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC & special equipment, building structures and finishes. May be called upon to perform the work of or assist other maintenance personnel, including carpenters, masons, maintenance technicians, HVAC mechanics, electricians, plumbers, general mechanics, etc. Responds to requests for maintenance and service from building occupants.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.05 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications).

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Essential Accountabilities:

Performs repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations of sheet metal items to include heating, ventilating, and air conditioning ducts and equipment, exhaust hoods, grilles and diffusers, housings, cabinets, pitch cups, gutters, and other similar items.

Fabricates sheet metal items to include heating, ventilating, and air conditioning ducts and equipment; exhaust hoods; grilles and diffusers; housings; cabinets; pitch cups; gutters; and other similar items.

Maintains and operates hand tools and powered sheet metal fabricating equipment such as press brakes, shears, rollers, slitters, welding equipment and other similar items.

Develops sheet metal layouts according to design drawings, sketches and an analysis of the job site.

Performs other duties assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of painting principles, methods, materials with use of hand tools

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guest, management, and staff

Ability to work alone efficiently, productively, and with minimal supervision

Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include:

Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet

Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus

Working in confined spaces

Working within extreme temperature ranges

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (Must be able to work a flexible work schedule) (Subject to change to meet the needs of the University and department).

Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience, as it relates to the needs of this job announcement.

For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit: http://www.uab.edu/facilities/. UAB is an Equal Opportunity committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Salary : $17 - $24