Painter II

Description:

Painter II

Facilities Management Services

Building Maintenance - Zone 05 & 07

Location: Atlanta Campus *Location is subject to change*

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. *Shift subject to change*

Schedule: $31,200 - $38,885

These are exciting times at the Maintenance and Operations Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Maintenance and Operations Department seeks (1) Painter II to join the already awesome team, taking the Maintenance and Operations Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES the Maintenance and Operations Department A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate performs skilled manual work that requires a working knowledge of painting practices and methods.

• Cleans and prepares surfaces that are to be painted, using sandpaper, steel wool, scrapers or soap and water.
• Fills nail holes, cracks and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other filler to prepare the surface for painting.
• Removes lights and other fixtures to prepare the surface for painting.
• Spreads drop cloths over floors and furniture.
• Paints interior and exterior walls and ceilings with brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
• Varnishes, stains, and finishes desks, cabinets, and other furniture.
• Trims windows and doors.
• Caulks and glazes windows.
• Mixes paints, varnishes, shellacs, and enamels.
• Cleans and stores brushes.
• Erects and moves scaffolds.
• Cleans the work areas after the project is completed.
• Serves as a lead worker on painting assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.

As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and three years related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Knowledge of painting methods and procedures.
• Ability to properly mix paints, etc.
• Ability to climb ladders scaffolds, etc.
• Ability to access confined spaces.
• Ability to lift paint cans and other painting supplies.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.