Lead Painter

Bates College • Lewiston, ME

8d • $29 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Guiding and executing all varieties of paint-related construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on campus. Uses high quality painting skills, coaches, leads, and schedules the work of other members of the carpentry shop.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 8 years of residential and/or commercial painting experience required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work with various types of paints and coatings required.
• Must have computer experience and ability to understand blueprints required.
• Ability to use pressure washer, paint sprayers, and other equipment generally associated with the painting trade required.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to logically trouble-shoot equipment problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in the conduct of the job.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and outside contacts.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal situations and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school diploma or other carpentry credentials desired.
• Drywall and/or plaster experience a plus.
• Some management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all painter work with other building trades
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Communicate well with all customers and understand their needs
• Order all materials for the paint shop needs
• Operate all painting related equipment
• Perform all painting related functions
• Assign and complete work orders and PM (Preventive Maintenance) slips

Benefits

• health
• dental
• 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match
• 10 days of vacation
• 13 paid holidays
• free parking
• access to library and athletic facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED