Temporary Painter - FMD Griffin Campus

Posting Number

G/R27496P

Working Title

Temporary Painter - FMD Griffin Campus

Department

CAES-Griffin Campus

About the University of Georgia

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The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm

Anticipated Start Date

10/22/2024

Posting Date

10/08/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Griffin Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping using sandpaper, removing old paint, etc.
• Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material.
• Clean and prep all materials for painting.
• Apply paint by spraying and/or rolling and/or using a brush.
• Assist other skilled tradesmen and perform related work as required.
• Move furniture and operate forklift and mobile platform.

Classification Title

Temporary Skilled Crafts/Trades

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Position Summary

This position is responsible for preparation and paint related work on Campus facilities including determining painting needs, color blending and matching and sequences of painting operations and method. Employee functions will include maintaining tool and equipment, paint stock and proper paint disposal. Assignments are received in writing and orally and work is performed under general direction from supervisor. Work is reviewed through inspection while in progress and upon completion.

The position will be required to perform other functions related to the general activities in facilities operation and maintenance.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Candidate will have verifiable skills as a painter. Candidate will understand paint required for various applications both interior and exterior. Candidate will have knowledge of equipment required for paint preparation and application. Candidate will have knowledge of methods of equipment maintenance. Candidate will have general knowledge of use of hand and power tools related to general facility maintenance, upkeep and repair.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of the standard methods, equipment,…