Construction Shop Painter

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina performs paint, plaster, and drywall duties along with general campus maintenance, repair, and remodeling of facilities.

You will train and mentor less experienced staff, serve as lead in the absence of a lead, and may be subject to callbacks and unscheduled hours. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

Responsibilities

• Paint and finish interiors/exteriors; refinish furniture; drywall and plaster work.
• Maintain buildings: plaster, drywall repairs, material transport, spray work.
• Promote safety: follow OSHA/PPE rules and EPA/DHEC guidelines; ensure safe practices.
• Lead and train others: guide staff and complete required licensing/training.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs paint, plaster, and drywall related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Performs general construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of campus facilities. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Serves as lead in absence of lead. Subject to callback and unscheduled work hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 45% General Paint and Finishing: Performs painting and general maintenance of interior and exterior of buildings. Refinishes and finishes interior and exterior furniture and cabinets. Performs general repairs on wallpaper. Finishes drywall. Finishes and refinishes furniture. Finishes plaster ceiling and walls.
• 35% Building and Construction Maintenance: Performs a wide variety of paint, plaster, drywall, and other related duties involving the maintenance of buildings. Performs base and finish coat procedures of plaster. Performs plaster and dry wall repairs. Estimates and transports materials to and from job site. Performs spraying duties using equipment for paints, stains, lacquers and varnishes. Mixes and matches all types of paints and stains.
• 10% Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.
• 10% Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.