"PAINTER"

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, structures and fixtures.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair surface before painting, filling holes and cracks with putty or patching plaster.
• Select, mix and blend paint to meet color, consistency, surface composition and durability criteria.
• Roll or brush paint onto interior or exterior surfaces, including walls, trim, machinery, furniture, cabinets, smokestacks, and structural steel work.
• Finish new furniture or refinish old furniture, including desks, chairs, cabinets and their components, alternating spray application of stain, varnish, lacquer or shellac with a sanding or buffering operation.
• Hang wallpaper.
• Remove wallpaper using steam unit.
• Prepare surface for painting by washing, scraping, brushing, sanding and sealing. Cut, fit, install and seal glass in windows and doors.
• Hang or lay drop cloth to protect against dripping and splashing. Clean rollers, brushes and other equipment.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders.
• Instruct and direct the work of assistants.
• Prepare records and service reports to materials and time expended.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from a designated official.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school is necessary.
• Reasonable recent experience in the painting of interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structures is necessary.
• Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials used in brush and roller painting is necessary.
• Ability to mix, match, harmonize and contrast colors is desirable.
• Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding is desirable.
• Reasonable manual strength and dexterity is desirable.
• Skill in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior surfaces is necessary.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas. This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.