What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Painter (03 Student) 4 Positions - Worcester State University position at Worcester State University?
About Worcester State University
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.
Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .
Job Description
Department: Facilities Job Title: Student Painter SSTA Approver: Eric Hansen
Supervisor : Eric Hansen Position Type: Non-Supervisory Schedule: 6:30am to 12:00pm
General Statement of Duties
Assist with painting of the dorms between May and August.
Responsibilities
Prepares surfaces for painting or finishing by scraping, sanding, washing, or otherwise removing dirt, grease, old finishes and rust scale. Removes paint from surfaces by using sanders, scrapers, wire brushes and paint and varnish removers. In preparation for painting, makes minor repairs in plaster, sheetrock, metal, wood and masonry surfaces by filling with materials, such as putty, caulks, fiberglass, resin and epoxy. Applies primers, sealers, stains, and undercoats with brushes, rollers, or spray-painting equipment and striping machines. Paints machinery, piping, floors, ceilings and walls. Moves furniture and places protective drop cloths, and tapes baseboards, glass and other surfaces when needed. While observing safety requirements, cleans brushes, rollers, spray and other painting equipment with water, solvent, thinner or other appropriate cleaners to keep equipment and tools in good working condition. Installs, works from, and removes scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks, and other work platforms. Loads and unloads materials and supplies. Knows and complies with health and safety regulations specific to the work actions by reviewing Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions as well as performing a job hazard assessment with Campus' Health and Safety Officer. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each work assignment.
Requirements
Prior painting experience a plus. Ability to work with out immediate supervision. Ability to work from a ladder. The ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds. The ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive push and pull motions for extended periods of time.
Additional Information
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
Application Instructions
Students must apply online. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.
Please note - Students may not work during scheduled class time, even if class is cancelled.
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.
Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .
Job Description
Department: Facilities Job Title: Student Painter SSTA Approver: Eric Hansen
Supervisor : Eric Hansen Position Type: Non-Supervisory Schedule: 6:30am to 12:00pm
General Statement of Duties
Assist with painting of the dorms between May and August.
Responsibilities
Prepares surfaces for painting or finishing by scraping, sanding, washing, or otherwise removing dirt, grease, old finishes and rust scale. Removes paint from surfaces by using sanders, scrapers, wire brushes and paint and varnish removers. In preparation for painting, makes minor repairs in plaster, sheetrock, metal, wood and masonry surfaces by filling with materials, such as putty, caulks, fiberglass, resin and epoxy. Applies primers, sealers, stains, and undercoats with brushes, rollers, or spray-painting equipment and striping machines. Paints machinery, piping, floors, ceilings and walls. Moves furniture and places protective drop cloths, and tapes baseboards, glass and other surfaces when needed. While observing safety requirements, cleans brushes, rollers, spray and other painting equipment with water, solvent, thinner or other appropriate cleaners to keep equipment and tools in good working condition. Installs, works from, and removes scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks, and other work platforms. Loads and unloads materials and supplies. Knows and complies with health and safety regulations specific to the work actions by reviewing Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions as well as performing a job hazard assessment with Campus' Health and Safety Officer. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each work assignment.
Requirements
Prior painting experience a plus. Ability to work with out immediate supervision. Ability to work from a ladder. The ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds. The ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive push and pull motions for extended periods of time.
Additional Information
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
- This position is available for WSU students only*
Application Instructions
Students must apply online. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.
Please note - Students may not work during scheduled class time, even if class is cancelled.
Salary : $15
