Painter

DePaul University • Chicago, IL

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facility Operations for the Loop campus, the painter will ensure the proper and timely completion of all incoming electronic work orders, estimates, inspection list items, and special projects. This work involves the maintenance and repair of all exterior and interior finishes and surfaces for DePaul buildings, fixtures, and equipment, including but not limited to doors, walls, ceilings, windows, floors, concrete, and mechanical equipment. All work will be performed in accordance with the accepted procedures and techniques of the painter's union trade.

Requirements

• Good Standing with Painters Union
• The painter will be required at all times to perform their own labor and lifting. This may include lifting heavy loads, within limits considered manageable and safe, such as unloading supply trucks and transporting all trade-related equipment and materials, including tool carts that may weigh up to 400 pounds.
• The painter is also responsible for cleaning their job sites, materials, and workshops as needed.
• This position also requires the painter to have the physical ability to work for extended periods while standing, stooping, bending, or kneeling, and to work safely from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, and multi-level platforms.
• The painter must be able to operate a variety of mechanical equipment, including scissor lifts and any other equipment rented or owned by the University.
• Knowledge of painting principles and standard practices in the application, preparation, maintenance, and repair of various surfaces.
• Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in the painting trades, including sanders, grinders, hand tools, spray equipment, scaffolds, and ladders.
• Ability to operate a variety of powered plant equipment and machinery necessary for the job.
• Sufficient oral, written, and computer skills to communicate effectively with other trades personnel, management, and customers, and the ability to maintain a proper, professional appearance and image while performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform proper surface preparation prior to the application of finishing products. This may include, but is not limited to, drywall taping, removal of abandoned tape and hardware, sanding, filing, grinding and wire wheeling, scraping, patching, cleaning, sealing, priming, caulking, power washing, and sandblasting.
• Apply decorative and industrial finish products of all types, including paints, stains, varnishes, urethanes, sealers, protective coatings, and textures such as safety sand.
• Perform surface repair, preparation, and application of paint, varnish, stain, or enamel to decorate and protect various surfaces, including doors, walls, ceilings, and the like.
• Perform proper jobsite setup, including the strategic use of painter's canvas, plastic, masking tape, and similar materials to ensure proper protection of the areas surrounding the jobsite.
• Properly maintain University-owned tools and equipment. Due to the nature of their work, painters must make concerted efforts to clean and maintain all provided tools and equipment (especially paint sprayers) after use, so that they are not damaged by drying paint or other chemicals.
• Review the electronic work order system daily for purposes of estimating and scheduling work.
• Participate in departmental meetings and in safety and compliance training throughout the year.
• Follow established schedules to ensure and maintain a high level of painting services.
• Employees of Facility Operations are expected to follow all safety rules and regulations set forth by applicable governmental agencies and established by the University. This includes but is not limited to matters related to hazard communication (SDS), ladder safety, walking and working surfaces, slips, trips, and falls, mechanical lift use, asbestos-containing materials, confined spaces, electrical safety including lockout/tagout, respirator fit and use, personal protective equipment, and the information contained in the University's emergency and chemical hygiene plans. Employees are expected to refer to the Facility Operations Employee Manual and the Environmental Health and Safety website for additional information related to safety programs, practices, and expectations.

Benefits

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Vincentian Mission: Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed