Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Wed Feb 2 2022 Job Description:

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision of the Manager of Plant Operations, the Painter works in a multi-functional team made up of other painters, carpenters and roofers to perform skilled painting work at the experienced trade level in painting, caulking, and patching both exterior and interior surfaces of buildings, equipment and other structural surfaces. These duties are performed either on the 1st shift, a weekend shift or another alternative shift based on the needs of the University.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

Prepares and cleans surfaces by use of sandpaper, burners, scrapers, sanding machines, dusters and paint removers

Caulks windows, doors, and other openings as well as fills cracks, holes or joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives

Applies primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood, drywall, or metal for finish coats

Applies paint, stain, varnish, enamel or other finishes to equipment, buildings, or other structures using brushes, spray guns or rollers

Performs glazing, paper hanging and repairing of plaster

Applies waterproof materials to exterior of buildings

Prepares and applies ingredients to texture ceilings

Mix and match colors of paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies

Erect and remove portable metal scaffolding or ladders to work above ground level

Cleans brushes, containers, spray guns and other equipment following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean environment

Operates university vehicles and equipment

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains excellent communication/customer service with Building Coordinators and all other DFM Supervisors

Communicates bi-laterally with other supervisors within DFM to coordinate work activities between groups

Performs other duties as required

Knowledge and Skills Essential for Success

Mechanical & operational knowledge of all machines & tools related to the painting trade, including their uses, repair and maintenance

Ability to provide on-the-job training/coaching to team members in your field of expertise

Basic computer skills to access/send emails and perform data entry into the maintenance work order system

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

At least three years of professional experience as a painter

The ability to work from a ladder or other elevated work platform

The ability to operate a WKU vehicle

Additional Information:

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

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