Lead Campus Painter & Maintenance Specialist

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a maintenance painter to perform campus-wide tasks, including surface preparation, painting, and waterproofing. The role will involve scaffolding setup and coordinating with OPS painters and helpers.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of related experience, or a technical/vocational degree. A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license is required or obtainable after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience, or a relevant Technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad spectrum of routine maintenance campus wide.
• Duties include plastering, hard coat, mixing compound, prepares surfaces for painting, uses paint remover, sanders, sandpaper, vacuum cleaners, chemicals and cleaning materials, Caulks, spackles and patches surfaces.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces using spray, brush or roller; apply waterproofing and refinish surfaces; glaze windows and doors; assemble scaffolds for painting.
• Clean and repair painting equipment, order supplies, maintain stock; apply epoxy coatings for waterproofing and resurfacing; supervise OPS painters and trades helpers.
• Provide supplies and equipment for assistants and install locks & cylinders as assigned; replace base covers and tiles.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational degree

Job description

Florida State University is seeking a maintenance painter to perform campus-wide tasks, including surface preparation, painting, and waterproofing. The role will involve scaffolding setup and coordinating with OPS painters and helpers.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of related experience, or a technical/vocational degree. A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license is required or obtainable after hire.