Crewperson 4, Building Finishes

Crewperson 4, Building Finishes

The Crewperson 4 – Building Finishes is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and enhancing the interior and exterior finishes of district facilities, with a primary emphasis on painting and surface finishing. This position performs a wide variety of painting, finishing, and building repair tasks including surface preparation, application of coatings, drywall and plaster repair, flooring finishes, ceiling repairs, door and hardware installation, and other general building maintenance activities.

The employee is expected to demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, initiative, dependability, and the ability to perform quality work with minimal supervision.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting through cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, priming, and masking.
• Apply paints, stains, varnishes, sealers, epoxies, and other protective coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Maintain and restore decorative and protective finishes on walls, ceilings, doors, windows, lockers, trim, masonry, metal surfaces, and other building components.
• Perform interior painting of classrooms, offices, corridors, gyms, cafeterias, and other occupied spaces while ensuring areas are clean and operational upon completion.
• Perform exterior painting of doors, window systems, siding, overhangs, fences, railings, gates, and other facility components.
• Refinish gymnasium and stage floors, apply athletic game lines, and maintain painted surfaces in athletic and playground areas.
• Layout and stripe parking lots, safety markings, traffic control markings, and other designated areas.
• Remove, repair, and cover graffiti on district property.
• Paint and maintain miscellaneous equipment and structures including flagpoles, safety rails, playground equipment, curbs, and safety zones.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of paint products, coatings, surface preparation methods, and application techniques.

Building Repair and Finishing Support:

• Repair and finish drywall, plaster, and other wall systems to paint-ready condition.
• Repair and replace ceiling systems including T-bar, lay-in, glue-up, and specialty ceilings.
• Install and repair wood and metal stud framing systems.
• Install and repair wood and metal doors, frames, and associated hardware.
• Repair and replace ceramic tile, quarry tile, floor tile, and other finish materials.
• Utilize leveling and layout equipment to ensure accurate installation of finish materials.
• Assist with general building repair projects and facility improvement initiatives as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform all work in a safe manner and report hazardous conditions immediately.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and knowledge of materials, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Maintain records and documentation necessary for efficient operation of the unit.
• Assist in maintaining positive public relations while representing the Facilities Division and Wichita Public Schools.
• Cooperate with other trades and departments to complete projects efficiently and professionally.
• Support district goals, department objectives, and customer service expectations.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform mandatory snow removal and other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Equipment:

• The employee must demonstrate proficiency in the use of painting and building maintenance equipment, including but not limited to:
• Paint brushes, rollers, scrapers, and airless paint sprayers
• Pressure washers and surface…