Housing Maintenance Painter

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Job Summary

Reporting to Caltech Housing, the position will apply the skills of a journeyperson level painter in housing buildings (interior and exterior), cabinet and furniture finishing and rehab projects for Caltech Housing to include but not limited to apartments, student houses and single-family homes. Provides assistance with various projects and events, and works collectively with Institute Housing ensuring a safe, clean and well-maintained living environment for over 1700 Caltech housing units supporting students, staff, faculty and visitors. Must be able to provide professional customer service to internal and external customers. Resolves routine problems in a thorough and timely manner either with a team or unsupervised.

Required skills include painting all types of surfaces including, but not limited to walls, ceilings, siding, cabinetry, woodwork and furniture with products such as paint, enamel, lacquer or plastic, using brush, roller, or spray gun, and protect areas not to be painted. This position also requires the ability to drive a cart and/or truck.

This is an Organizational Critical position. In the event of an emergency on campus, an employee designated as organizational critical is expected to report to Campus as soon as possible to assist in division/department response and recovery efforts.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Must be able to maintain a clean work environment protecting all surface from damage during the application of materials.
• Prepares, primes, sands, patches and paints surfaces of woodwork, cabinetry, furniture, building surfaces and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer, enamel, latex, epoxy, waterproofing and heat-resistant finishes.
• Performs interior and exterior painting of residences and common areas, including prepping and patching walls, ceilings, etc.
• Tapes, repairs and applies texturing and acoustic layers on a variety of surfaces. Adjusts color when necessary; utilizes enhanced finishing skills when appropriate.
• Applies material to new construction, or after alterations and remodeling.
• Performs minor carpentry including rebuilding walls, cabinet installation, metal studs, base boards, trim, door installations, deck repair, wood laminates, etc. Assembling, repairing or replacing wooden desks, chairs, doors, door frames, windows, window frames and bookshelves.
• Graffiti removal using a variety of available products.
• Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, pumps, etc. Safely stores and labels all material.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• Be familiar with and use protective equipment such as filters, various facemask ratings, gloves, grounding straps, safety belt, etc.
• Move furniture, tables and chairs as necessary. Pickup and delivery of boxes, parts or supplies.
• Conducts oneself in a manner that will always maintain courteous, cooperative, and professional relationships among all members of the community.
• Assists in administering the Emergency Action Plan as it pertains to the Housing Department (Organizational Critical Status).
• Will require some weekend or after-hours work.