Painter

Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to: Facilities Manager for Maintenance & Operations

Basic Function

Under general supervision, performs painting and general maintenance such as plastering, drywall construction, repair and maintenance of various structures, walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, etc. Required to work outside jobs, such as painting of curbs, all signs, masonry, windows, etc.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for performing all painting work in accordance with all safety procedures (including for lead paint).
2. Responsible for color matching, painting techniques and refinishing.
3. Experience with drywall.
4. Ability to use and care for engraving machine.
5. Carry out work assignments from very general oral and/or written information and/or instructions.
6. Obtains difficult to achieve colors and finishes by reference to paint color charts or samples.
7. Use stains, varnishes and paints in the repair of scarred or scratched wood and metal surfaces found on high quality interior finishes, furnishings and trim work, blending surface colors and contours to prevent detection of repaired areas form those adjacent to them.
8. Use paintbrush, roller, or spray gun to apply paint or other coatings to any surface, rubbing down and repainting as required to achieve such finishes as high gloss or orange peel effect.
9. Mix and thin paints as required, matching color and texture of existing paint upon surfaces to be painted, blending to prevent detection on repaired areas.
10. Obtain paint and other necessary materials and tools, transport to and from work location.
11. Lift by use of block and tackle or other lifting equipment, buckets, paint, and suspending self and materials in accordance with required safety standards, working from ladders, staffing and bosun’s chair in reaching areas required to carry out work assignments.
12. Prepare surfaces to be painted by scraping, sanding and removing old and loose paint, dirt and grease to create a clean bonding surface for the application of items as outside guards, replacing them after painting.
13. Take necessary steps to prevent spoilage or damage to adjacent fixtures and areas through the use of drop cloths and masking procedures.
14. Thin paint as required and employ brush, roller or spray gun to paint enclosures, machinery, duct work, interiors and exteriors of buildings, offices, parking lots, roads and the like.
15. Employ stencils and lettering brushes to perform lettering upon signs, buildings, and parking areas.
16. Measure, lay out and cut glass and other glazing materials, remove old glazing compounds and installs new materials, mounting and sealing with a variety of compounds. Caulk as required other building seams and openings.
17. Mix plaster and spackling and apply properly to prevent cracking, using trowel or other material spreading tools, using tape, sand paper, and repeated coatings to achieve a smooth and uniform finish.
18. Knowledge of effects of weather conditions on coated and uncoated wood, metal and masonry.
19. Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Remove all surplus material at the completion of each job.
20. Recommend spare parts, maintain inventory and obtain parts and equipment through proper procedures – ie. Fill out purchase requests and get supervisory approval.
21. Assists in general maintenance work with colleagues.
22. Perform such similar, comparable, or related duties as may be required or assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge: High school or trade school diploma required. Valid Maryland driver’s license required.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience at the journeyman level.

Skills/Aptitude: Numerical ability, spatial ability, form perception, motor coordination, finger dexterity, manual dexterity, color discrimination.

Working Conditions: Indoor and outdoor work required. Extensive walking throughout entire campus on a daily basis is required. Considerable stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing. Lifts, carries, pushes or pulls a variety of tools, materials and equipment. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Manual and finger dexterity is needed to handle finger tools and equipment. Quick and positive reaction in emergency situations. Occasional extended work periods. Ability to climb ladders and work at high elevations. This position has been identified as having a potential risk for occupational exposure to potentially infectious material; as such, this position is required to be offered the Hepatitis B Vaccine at no cost to the employee, and annual training on Preventing Exposure to Bloodbourne Pathogens must be completed.

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday – Friday. Schedule may include evenings and weekends on an as needed, on call basis. This position is designated as essential personnel.