Painter, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Painter maintains the internal and external appearance of the facilities in an impeccable state by applying paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and exterior surfaces to maintain the physical assets of the University in like-new condition.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint, using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes or blowtorches.
Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife.
Primes surfaces and chooses paint according to application or job.
Performs minor carpentry and structure repairs when necessary to complete painting duties effectively.
Provides rough estimates for man-hours and material requirements to appropriate managing staff.
Coordinates with other maintenance department personnel.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.