Painter I-IV 637509

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$15.25 - $23.75 hourly(contingent upon available funding)

Priority Application Date

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Facilities Management is seeking a skilled, experienced painter to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a background in painting interior walls and furnishings, and preparing (scrape, sand, prep) the area/surfaces to be painted, spreading drop cloths, etc. This candidate should be able to hang sheetrock, tape, prepare patch, and texture drywall with taping mud, plaster, or spackle.

Additionally the candidate in this role could be involve in applying various types of materials such as alkyds, acrylics, urethane, epoxies, lacquer, vinyl's, and stains with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment to walls, ceilings, floors, window sash, doors, and other furnishings, mix color, match paints, stains, varnishes, and/or enamels to produce desired color. May be asked to assist with other duties related to operations, maintenance and renovations to buildings and equipment such as preventive maintenance; light duty carpentry, painting, electrical and other miscellaneous repair and maintenance activities; and respond to emergency and urgent work.

There will be regular exposure to disagreeable conditions such as extreme temperature changes, odors, loud noises, cramped spaces etc. Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and not for personal use. This position requires standing for periods of time, lifting, bending stooping, lifting above the shoulders and carrying 50 lbs or more.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life and retirement benefits, paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program and much, much more.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Painter I: Two years of work experience; preference given to those with experience in the painting trade.

  Painter II: Four years of work experience in the painting trade.

  Painter III: Seven Years of experience in the painting trade. Computer skills

  Painter IV: Ten years of experience in painting trade.

  Candidate position placement is dependent upon years of experience and availability.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver’s license. A valid driver’s license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned. Job requirements include occasional use of respiratory equipment; therefore, an individual must be able to pass a medical exam to assure physical ability to wear, use, and perform work in respirator equipment.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding or high-lift equipment. Ability to follow instructions precisely and completely Must have good communication skills Ability to work with little to no supervision Positive team standing Ability to become proficient in the use of “AiM” computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology. Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment. Must work safely and promote a safe environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

• Two years post-secondary education in the building trades with Two to four years of prior successful work experience at the journeyman painter level in the building trades or technical field.