What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Georgia Southwestern State University?
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for painting interior and exterior surface on campus buildings.
Responsibilities
Performs painting duties - 80
Prepares, primes, sands, seals and patches furniture, surfaces, buildings, and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, epoxy, and heat-resistant finishes.
Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roller, sprayer, and pumps.
Assists in erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Removes or covers graffiti.
Paints parking lots and poles.
Paints campus benches
Performs other maintenance duties. - 20
Assists other personnel in the performance of repair and maintenance tasks as needed.
Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
Performs a variety of related duties - 10
Performs a variety of related duties
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Other Required Qualifications
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Required Experience
More than one year of related experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the principles and practices of the painting trades.
Knowledge of the use and maintenance of job-related tools and equipment.
Knowledge of best practices and safety procedures.
Skills
Skill in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for painting interior and exterior surface on campus buildings.
Responsibilities
Performs painting duties - 80
Prepares, primes, sands, seals and patches furniture, surfaces, buildings, and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, epoxy, and heat-resistant finishes.
Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roller, sprayer, and pumps.
Assists in erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Removes or covers graffiti.
Paints parking lots and poles.
Paints campus benches
Performs other maintenance duties. - 20
Assists other personnel in the performance of repair and maintenance tasks as needed.
Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
Performs a variety of related duties - 10
Performs a variety of related duties
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Other Required Qualifications
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Required Experience
More than one year of related experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the principles and practices of the painting trades.
Knowledge of the use and maintenance of job-related tools and equipment.
Knowledge of best practices and safety procedures.
Skills
Skill in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.