Painter II

Overview

Job Title:

Painter II

Location:

Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

About Us:

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location:

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary:

The Painter II is responsible for painting, refinishing, and touch-up work on the outdoors athletic facilities, stadium field, practice football field, band field, and the exterior and interior walls of all campus buildings, including routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs, and coordinating entry-level painters.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Hand brushes, rolls, and spray paints university buildings, areas, and equipment; hangs vinyl and decorative wall coverings.
• Mixes, blends, and matches paint and stains to proper color and consistency.
• Determines sequences of paint operations and methods to be used, including need or advisability for scaffolding and rigging, color blending and matching required, type and amount of materials needed, and areas to be painted according to work orders; estimates time and cost for painting jobs.
• Prepares surfaces prior to painting, including finishing, sheetrock, patching walls and ceilings.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to lower rated personnel.
• Maintains the paint of buildings on campus.
• Applies paints, varnishes, and stain to all types of surfaces including but not limited to all buildings, athletic fields, roadways, and parking lots; prepares surfaces for painting using appropriate tools and techniques; operates hand and power tools related to the trade; performs related work as required.
• Fills in sheet rock.
• Finishes hardwood floors.
• Gathers materials needed to complete jobs.
• Barricades areas with wet paint to protect the job and unsuspecting persons.
• Provides supervision to a Painter I.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Required:

High school diploma or GED

1 to 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Possess a valid driver s license with clean driving record.

Preferred:
Commercial and/or residential experience. University setting experience.

Proposed Salary:
Salary range is from $26,275 to $40,000.

Cover letter

Resume

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information

• Knowledge of the practices and techniques of painting.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of paints, varnishes, and stains as well as painting tools.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques of mixing and matching paints.
• Knowledge of the properties, characteristics, and methods of preparation of wood, glass, metal, plaster, cement and other surfaces.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures relative to the use of ladders, scaffold, and other climbing equipment; knowledge of the uses and storage of chemical solvents.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Skilled in applying paint and installing signs and banners for the University.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to follow work safety rules and policies.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at , or by email  technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at , or by email at support.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values is Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values guide the organization; details are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and online icymanual section 8.

Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, available online icymanual section 6.

Excellence, Respect, Community, Teamwork, Learning. We strive for high-quality outcomes, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement in University programs and services.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting with Albany State University. Some positions may require a credit check for Positions of Trust, a motor vehicle report for driving duties, and a pre-employment drug test.

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits…