Southern Oregon University
Position Number: C00336
Rate: $20.62/hour ($3,574 /month based on full time equivalency)
Position Summary:
Facilities Management and Planning administers custodial services; building
maintenance and alterations; utilities operations (heating and cooling); landscape
services; capital construction review as it pertains to future maintenance; motor pool
operations; property control and inventory; delivery services; stores operations and other
support activities necessary for the benefit of administration and academic areas of the
campus community. The SOU campus includes 175 acres of grounds, 140 of which are
under active use and maintenance. Facilities Management maintains 21 major buildings
comprising over one million square feet of building space. The department is staffed by
approximately 45 full time personnel and is responsible for approximately 9% of the total
campus budget. The Painter performs skilled journey-level work in preparing and
applying coating materials such as paint and varnish to metal, wood, glass, plaster, and
masonry surfaces of buildings and other structures, equipment, furniture and woodwork
in order to protect and beautify the surfaces.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Oregon Driver License Good driving record - must qualify to drive University vehicles
• Three years painting experience - Valid Oregon Driver License Good driving record - must qualify to drive University vehicles
• Three years painting experience Completed painter apprenticeship training and be a journey worker; OR

three years of varied painting experience.
Preferred Qualification :
Construction and general maintenance experience: Use of power tools, knowledge of carpentry, roofing, hardware, locks, and painting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations. Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist. Ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and research skills; ability to gather, evaluate, and to develop well-reasoned conclusions and recommendations. Ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems. Ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy. Initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters. Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms, Internet as well as online calendaring and email. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds. Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies. Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures. Provides training and direction to student assistants.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for
occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet
special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on
an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):

• Position classification defined as "non-exempt" are subject to overtime

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under
the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements
set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.
Notice to Prospective Employees
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness
and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"),
requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of
SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the
annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding
to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and
campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and
educational/information programs to inform the campus community about
campus security procedures and crime prevention.
An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at
the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A
physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request
a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street,
Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email
clerycoordinator@sou.edu.
Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):

• Position classification defined as "exempt" are not subject overtime
• Position classifications defined as "non exempt" are *subject to overtime

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.
Notice to Prospective Employees*
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"), requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.
An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.
All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/10667 .
Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
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