Painter

Painter

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Type:
Full-Time

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Department: 445030 - Building Maintenance & Operations

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Join our passionate Facilities team as a Painter in the Trade Shop, where your skills will help keep our campus vibrant, safe, and inviting. In this role, you'll use your expertise in painting, finishing, and drywall repair to maintain the beauty and functionality of our buildings and spaces.

If you enjoy hands-on work, attention to detail, and seeing the visible results of your craftsmanship, we invite you to apply and be part of the team that helps our campus shine.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, priming, and ensuring optimal conditions for painting
• Paint a variety of surfaces, including walls, ceilings, casework, fixtures, handrails, bollards, and equipment
• Perform advanced surface preparation, including sanding, applying wood filler, Bondo, caulking, and completing drywall repairs.
• Match paint colors and finishes to maintain consistency throughout campus facilities.
• Mix and tint paints accurately using specialized equipment
• Inspect work areas, materials, and vehicles regularly to ensure safety and compliance with hazardous material regulations
• Review plans, product specifications, and PPE requirements to ensure proper application and disposal procedures
• Report safety concerns, infractions, accidents, and injuries promptly in accordance with University policy
• Assist with power washing and other maintenance projects across campus as needed
• Collaborate with other Trade Shops units to support broader maintenance and repair initiatives
• Lift up to 60 pounds frequently and up to 90 plus pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and the general public, understand and follow verbal and written instructions and other communications related to work assignments and other matters.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and is required to report to work during adverse weather conditions or emergencies, even when the University is operating on an alternative schedule. May include assisting with snow and ice removal as directed by a supervisor.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Optional Guidelines: Experience in the Trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate verbally effectively with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• General maintenance and repair work can involve activities like standing for long periods, climbing ladders, working in cramped or uncomfortable positions, and using various tools.
• Job will require you to be on ladders (A Frame, Step, Extension, Fixed) to access elevated and below grade work areas (roofs, above ceilings, utility pits)
• The need may arise to work around animals/bugs
• Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman-level commercial painting experience
• Experience working within multi-trade environments
• Skilled in the mixing of paints and in matching and blending colors

Required license or certification:

• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Position Number: 00100004

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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