Painter
About The Position
Responsible for performing a range of interior and exterior painting, finishing, and surface preparation duties to maintain the appearance and condition of university facilities and equipment. Duties include preparing surfaces for painting; applying primers, sealers, paints, stains, and protective coatings; matching and selecting paint colors; and painting buildings, furniture, fixtures, athletic field markings, curbs, and other campus structures. The position also performs minor furniture repairs, removes wallpaper, erects scaffolding and ladders to complete work at elevated heights, and ensures proper protection of surrounding areas during painting projects. Additional responsibilities include maintaining work order documentation, assisting with inventory stocking, supporting snow and ice removal efforts, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and safety standards associated with commercial and industrial painting.
- Knowledge of paints, coatings, stains, finishes, color matching techniques, and the proper mixing and application of painting materials.
- Knowledge of surface preparation methods, including sanding, patching, sealing, priming, and the use of appropriate undercoats and thinners for various surfaces and finishes.
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in painting and finishing work, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, scaffolding, ladders, and related equipment.
- Ability to safely perform work at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other approved equipment.
- Ability to interpret work orders, follow detailed instructions, and complete painting projects in an efficient and quality-focused manner.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while adhering to established safety procedures and regulations.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
- Completion of a standard apprenticeship in the painting trade.
Responsibilities
- Preparing surfaces for painting
- Applying primers, sealers, paints, stains, and protective coatings
- Matching and selecting paint colors
- Painting buildings, furniture, fixtures, athletic field markings, curbs, and other campus structures
- Performing minor furniture repairs
- Removing wallpaper
- Erecting scaffolding and ladders to complete work at elevated heights
- Ensuring proper protection of surrounding areas during painting projects
- Maintaining work order documentation
- Assisting with inventory stocking
- Supporting snow and ice removal efforts
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Information on benefits can be found at www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
