Painter - Facilities Division

Position: 26-160 Painter - Facilities Division
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Painter.

The shift for the position is Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.

We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

In supporting the mission of West Chester University, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. The ideal candidate must have skilled work in painting a variety of wood, masonry, metal, and other surfaces. The work involves the preparation of finished or unfinished surfaces and the color matching of paints in accordance with standard practices of the painting trade.

The ideal candidate must be professional, punctual, have an eye for detail and can follow oral and written instructions while working with little supervision.

Responsibilities include:

* Apply water-based or oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, and other coloring materials to a variety of interior and exterior wood, masonry, metal, and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns

* Prepare surfaces to be painted by stripping paint and sanding surfaces using heat guns, sandpaper, sandblasters, scrapers, chemical paint solvents, or vacuum-type sanders

* Perform minor repairs to surfaces to be painted using spackle, plaster, or other appropriate materials

* Assemble and disassemble scaffolding; hauls and erects ladders; cleans brushes, rollers, spray guns, and work areas; and makes minor repairs to equipment

* Remove the glazing compound, replace broken glass, and re-glaze windowpanes

* Caulk window frames, door frames, and other areas

* Apply wallpaper or vinyl covering

* Function as a lead worker over helpers and other maintenance staff by assigning work, providing on-the-job training and assistance, and reviewing projects for adherence to specifications and standards

* The ability to work from scissor lifts, bucket trucks and man lifts both interior and exterior. As well as working at heights from scaffolding and ladders

* The ability to mix paints and match and blend colors and finishes with surrounding surfaces

* The ability to lift and move objects weighing fifty pounds or less

* Perform other duties as assigned

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.

* Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (commonwealth title);

OR

* Three years of experience in the painting trade;

OR

* An equivalent combination of experience and training.

* Valid Driver's License

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of the methods, materials, hazards, safety precautions, and practices of the painting trade.

* Knowledge of the care and use of tools essential to the painting trade.

* Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

* Ability to measure and calculate square footage for estimating necessary materials.

* Ability to communicate effectively orally.

* Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

* Completion of Trade School

* Experience of 3 +years for a painting contractor

Salary and benefits are dictated by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement.

Candidates should apply online at  The required documents to be considered for the position are a resume a list of three references with contact information.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all…