Painter, Facilities

University of Delaware•Newark, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the trade of painter and related job duties. This is skilled work requiring efficient performance of all duties typical for the trade of painter working with all types of paint and finishes on a variety of surfaces.

Requirements

Requires knowledge of painting materials and equipment.
Ability to mix and blend paints to achieve proper color match.
Ability to cut and install various types of glass using putty/glazing compound and/or rubber type moldings.
Ability to repair, replace, and install various types of vinyl floor tile and coving.
Ability to refinish furniture including the stripping, filling and the application of varnish, lacquer or other finish materials.
Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to estimate job-related material.
Must be customer service oriented, a team player and able to communicate with customers and peers in a professional manner and interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, or vocational school degree or equivalent.
Four years of experience in the painting trade at the journeyman level.
Must possess skills in glass and vinyl tile installation as well as furniture refinishing.
With or without assistance, must be able to frequently lift and carry equipment and job-related materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requires the ability to climb ladders and work from scaffolds and/or aerial lifts above ground level.
Requires the ability to accurately discern colors.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in order to drive University of Delaware vehicles.

Responsibilities

Prepares surfaces for painting or other coatings including cleaning, scraping, filling, repairing, sanding and masking; performs exterior and interior caulking.
Estimates job-related materials needed to complete assignment.
Mixes and prepares paint and allied coatings.
Safely erects and dismantles scaffolds and ladders; operates aerial lifts; paints from scaffolds and ladders.
Applies (brushes, rolls and sprays) appropriate primers, sealers, paint, allied coatings and finishes to all types of interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures and furnishings.
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes workplace safety; cleans and maintains brushes and other related equipment; properly stores and/or disposes of all unused paint and related material.
Assists Glass Technician with installation of glass; cuts and installs glass.
Refinishes furniture including wood surface preparation, staining and sealing.
Installs or replaces vinyl floor tile and cove.
Communicates daily to update and respond to work-related routine and emergency information and/or other work instructions and administrative information using, but not limited to, two-way radio, and E-mail.
Performs other related duties as assigned.