Painter Foreman

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 21 graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 2/22/2023

Salary: $38.95 per hour / 7.5 hour work day

Summary:
This position will supervise the Facilities Paint Shop personnel and operations under the direction of the Construction Superintendent.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties normally required in the trade of painter, including but not limited to prepare surfaces, prepare paint and mix materials properly using appropriate tools, clean and care for all shop equipment _x000d_ and paint-related materials. Load, unload, and erect scaffolding, planks, ladders, and other paint-related equipment as needed. Operate lifts and bucket trucks using appropriate safety practices.

• Plan, assign, direct, and supervise the work of painters, including extra-help and external contractors. Coordinate all scheduled work with pertinent trades and end users. Record and report labor hours and materials in appropriate applications and files. Review and approve time and leave requests.

• Prepare cost estimates, select materials, and maintain sufficient material inventory to keep up with daily requests and special projects. Verifies materials requisitioned by employees being supervised. Establish and maintain book of standards to include dates, colors, and locations. Acts as custodian of tools, equipment, and materials used by crew.

• Enforce and ensure safe working habits and work sites to include use of personal protective equipment, protective barriers and covers to protect surrounding areas and ventilation, safety signage placement & removal, and safe storage and disposal of materials.

• Glazing, cut and fit glass for new installations and re-glazing, cut and install mirrors. Set glass with rubber seals and or glazing compounds.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned. Perform backup field spraying-striping when required.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years of full-time journey-level painter experience.
3. Five (5) additional years of full-time journey-level painter experience.
4. As required by position to be filled, current license/certification consistent with vehicles, machinery and equipment that is routinely used in the general occupational area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the painting of building interiors and exteriors and the striping of fields and pavements.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations and strategies to promote health and safety practices for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology to include but not limited to MS Office Suite, Excel and MS Project.
Skill in time and resource management.
Skill in personnel resources management through motivating, developing, and directing subordinates as they work, identifying the best skillsets for completion of the job.
Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand.
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of one’s arms and legs and moving one’s whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, squatting, grabbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching and handling of materials in the course of completing work assignments.
Ability to stand and perform work duties for an extended period of time in the process of completing projects and/or assignments.
Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color, brightness, and sheens.

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Frequently

• Walking : Frequently

• Carrying : Frequently

• Climbing : Frequently

• Balancing : Frequently

• Stooping : Frequently

• Reaching : Frequently

• Handling : Frequently

• Performing Manual Tasks : Frequently

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Residence Reference: For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.