Painter/Plasterer/Drywaller for Maintenance

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of painting tasks in support of the various services provided by the Physical Plant Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Paints walls, equipment, offices, rooms, outdoor structures using brushes, spray gun or rollers.
• Removes old paint to prepare surfaces prior to painting.
• Mixes colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.
• Sands surfaces between coats and polishes final coast to specified finish.
• Washes and treats surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations.
• Mixes and matches colors of paint, stain, or varnish.
• Fills cracks, holes and joints with caulk putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun or putty knife.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to work above ground level.
• Order supplies and maintains inventory.
• Attends appropriate training programs to maintain currency in skilled trade.

• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Education:  High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience:  Five years of relevant painting experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements:  Good knowledge of the material methods and tools involved in institutional painting. Good painting skills and problem-solving abilities. Well organized and able to work well independently. Able to coordinate well with others and professionally assist others as needed. Attentive to detail. Able to use equipment and supplies appropriate for institutional painting. Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. Some skills in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.