Painter

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

10d•$46,736 - $61,906

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs journey-level painting work for the Physical Plant Department. Prepares surfaces for painting and plasters and/or paints building interiors, exteriors, roads, and parking surfaces. The role may include working from ladders or scaffolding, providing guidance and training to other maintenance personnel, and taking lead responsibility for special projects. This is a full-time, nonexempt staff position with benefits.

Requirements

Four years of progressively responsible experience in the painting trade.
A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in Maryland may be required.
The selected candidate may be required to receive training to work with asbestos.
Comprehensive knowledge and skill in painting trade methods and techniques.
Thorough knowledge and skill in basic mathematics, including area, volume, weights, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and of OSHA regulations related to the painting trade.
Skill in using and maintaining painting trade tools and equipment.
Ability to schedule and lay out work and perceive the normal color spectrum.
Ability to prepare summaries and reports, communicate effectively, and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery, and to work from ladders, rigging, and scaffolding.
Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 pounds, and to manipulate multiple equipment or machinery controls concurrently.
Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Must provide acceptable documentation establishing eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Applies paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.
Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, burning, sanding, or dissolving previous coatings; fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk or putty; tapes, spackles, and finishes drywall.
Removes fixtures, spreads drop cloths, and covers surfaces to protect them during painting.
Selects, mixes, and matches paints.
Stains and finishes furniture, paints and touches up signs, and may hang wall coverings.
Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials, and prepares reports on daily operations and project status.
Operates and maintains painting trade tools and equipment; may erect and work from scaffolding and ladders; cleans the work area upon project completion.
Provides guidance and training in painting work to other maintenance personnel and may lead special projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, and dental health benefits
Flexible spending accounts
State or Optional Retirement Plan through Fidelity or TIAA
Supplemental Retirement Accounts through TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide, with a $600 annual state match
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Paid leave, including annual, sick, and personal leave
Overtime, shift-differential, and on-call pay for nonexempt positions