Painter

The Painter will be responsible for painting duties, which may include, but are not be limited to painting of buildings, fixtures, and equipment. The Painter will determine whether surfaces need to be sanded or patched before applying paint, and will then clean, sand, patch, prime and prepare areas to be painted. After the work of sanding, puttying or patching has been completed by self or others, the Painter will check surfaces before beginning the next phase of work.

The Painter maintains a safe, clean and non-disruptive work area; sets up scaffolding or ladders; determines exact amount of paint that will be needed and how many coats of paint to apply, and works independently and/or assists other Painters as assigned. The Painter will also establish and maintain effective working relationships with a very wide range of contacts to include co-workers, contractors, other trades team members, vendors, customers/residents, and other University personnel. This position must also  have the ability to set up and break down scaffolding, work from extreme heights and lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 60-90 pounds occasionally.