Auraria) Painter - Structural Trades I

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Non-Classified Benefits Package. So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

This position exists to perform Journeyman level painting, taping, and protective coatings on equipment, sealing masonry, varnishing, refinishing wood, and painting both interior and exterior surfaces. Coordinate task list/schedule of repairs or enhancements needed in each space to maintain quality standards for each space.

• Reviews and prioritizes daily work orders through the TMA system.
• Performs skilled painting and maintenance repairs on campus buildings, surfaces, fixtures, and equipment.
• Prepares surfaces and applies various finishes using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Completes painting projects for existing facilities, remodels, and new construction.
• uses hand and power tools, ladders, and scaffolding to safely perform assigned work.

• Coordinates facility maintenance activities with the Paint Shop Supervisor.
• Plans and schedules painting projects to minimize disruptions to campus operations.
• Communicates with affected customers and departments to coordinate work schedules and ensure timely completion of projects.

• Prepares Purchase Requests for paint, materials, and services
• Takes delivery of scheduled jobs around campus activities and classroom schedules.

• Performs assigned maintenance and support duties as directed by supervisors and leadership.
• Assists with snow removal, emergency cleanups, and Paint Shop operations as needed.
• Responds to after-hours emergency call-back requests and urgent maintenance needs.

• Two (2) years of professional experience performing skilled painting, building maintenance, facilities maintenance or a closely related trade involving surface preparation, application of finishes, and repair of interior and exterior building surfaces. OR A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship training, and/or experience in painting, construction, facilities maintenance, or a related trade equal to two (2) years.
• Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license at the time of application.
• Please provide full responses to all required supplemental questions. Your answers will be used as part of the application screening.

• Must be a state of Colorado resident.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• This person selected for this position must maintain their ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Must maintain a valid unencumbered driver's license.
• Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of their motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.
• Must pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed health care provider to determine the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step…