Painter

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Facilities department is hiring a full-time Painter to work at the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, Florida. The Painter maintains the interior and exterior appearance of facilities by applying paint, varnishes, and stains, helping keep University physical assets in like-new condition. The role involves preparing surfaces, filling holes and cracks, priming surfaces, selecting paint for each application, and completing minor carpentry and structural repairs when needed. The Painter also provides rough estimates of labor hours and materials to managing staff, coordinates with other maintenance personnel, and follows University and unit-level policies and procedures while safeguarding University assets. Duties may be expanded as necessary and are not limited to those listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification, or license.
At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Skill in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint with paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches.
Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or putty knife.
Prime surfaces and select paint according to the application or job.
Perform minor carpentry and structural repairs when necessary to complete painting duties.
Provide rough estimates of man-hours and material requirements to appropriate managing staff.
Coordinate with other maintenance department personnel.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.