Painter (2nd Shift)- AZ- Campus Facilities

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Facilities Painter performs skilled painting work on interior and exterior elements of the beautiful Midwestern University campuses. This individual will report to the Manager of Maintenance and Engineering. The hours of this position will be Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, in-person, predictable attendance.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or three (3) years of fulltime journey-level painter experience.
• Familiarity with commercial framing and painting methods preferred.
• Expert knowledge of surface tolerance for plaster, drywall, wood, metal, plastic, for paint and special coatings.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Experience working in a team and customer service oriented environment.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as have the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must have experience in coordinating projects; demonstrate ability to show flexibility; seek greater role in projects within administrative and other areas of competence; seek training on projects outside his/her range; take initiative on requests and inquiries of administrative nature.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• One year certificate from college or technical school is desired.

Responsibilities

• Read and/or interpret blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand work to be done.
• Performs skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of all building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment by inspecting the worksite to determine the materials, equipment, tools, and method to be used.
• Prepares surfaces for painting using sandpaper, power sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, paint removers, filling nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers, applying paints, stains, varnishes, enamel, or lacquer using paint brushes, rollers, and/or sprayers.
• Erects, repairs maintains and operates staging, rigging and scaffolding following accepted safety practices in order to gain access to areas needing paint.
• Prepares surfaces for plaster or cement work by taping joints on sheetrock, caulking and waterproofing walls and cracks in floors, etc. by using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Selects the types and color of paints, varnish or stain, and mixes, blends and prepares the same for proper color match.
• Applies paints, varnishes, and/or stains to all types of surfaces (e.g. wood, metal, plaster, etc.) in order to protect and beautify such surfaces using appropriate utensils and equipment such as paint spraying machines.
• Operates, cleans and maintains hand and power tools, air compressors and painting equipment as required.
• Performs related duties such as preparing various reports; maintaining records and files; setting up signs and barricades; reading instructions on layouts; removing and placing glass; drilling holes in signs; printing letters and signs; laying out drop cloths; and moving office furniture.
• Provides technical assistance in the purchase of new or replacement painting shop tools and equipment by being knowledgeable of the capabilities of various types of equipment and recommending the purchase of painting tools and equipment that meet the needs of the paint shop.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• pet insurance
• flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement
• child/dependent care account
• competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• child care subsidy reimbursement program
• identity theft protection
• employee assistance program
• wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility

What This Job Offers

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