Painter

POSITION: Painter

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 261 days annually

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale, Pay Grade E3 commensurate with experience and education level.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.
JOB SUMMARY: To paint any metal, wood, concrete, furniture, or plastered surfaces as required for all facilities in Kanawha County Schools; to preserve and enhance appearances and to maintain and operate the necessary equipment to perform this task.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned. Maintenance department employees will be required, as needed; to assist in providing general maintenance duties as may be requested by the supervisor.

• Paints all surfaces, exterior as well as interior of facilities, scrape, clean, patch, caulk and prime surfaces to prepare for a finished coat of paint.
• Sandblasts for cleaning and preparation.
• Strips material to prepare for painting detailed work may be required.
• Sprays painting and finishing of furniture in the Crede Operations Building.
• Provides preventative maintenance by painting all facilities and equipment.
• Maintaining all tools and equipment used in the painting process.
• Maintains job tools, time and materials records.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Complies with KCS Policies.
• Complete necessary training and in-service as required by KCS.
• Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Continuously improves processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required and three years’ experience as a painter.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Painter means personnel employed to perform duties of painting, finishing and decorating of wood, metal and concrete surfaces of buildings, other structures, equipment, machinery and furnishings of a county school system. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stoop, reach, lift, pull, and push. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The employee will lift up to 70 pounds. The work involves set-up and climbing of ladders and scaffolding; hence there is an element of danger involved in this type of work. Must be willing to work at heights of 70 feet. Must be able to utilize respirator and protection equipment as specified by the Health Department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work setting is indoors as well as outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

REVISED: APRIL 2012