On-Campus Painter, Facilities Operations

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking a skilled Painter to provide journeyman level painting across campus facilities and furnishings. You will prepare surfaces, apply finishes, and maintain equipment using spray guns or brushes to uphold appearance and durability.

The position requires three years of related experience or equivalent vocational training, strong safety practices, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors on campus.

Qualifications

• Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces for painting, and applying paints to machinery, equipment, furniture, and interiors and/or buildings by spray gun or brush.
• Provides painter skills to include erecting or rigging scaffolds; scrapes, sandpapers, primes, or seals surfaces prior to painting; mixes, matches, and applies paint, varnishes, shellacs, enamels, and other finishes; and covers surfaces and furniture to protect against paint.
• Checks condition of woodwork; removes spattered paint upon job completion; and cleans and cares for brushes, spray guns, and other equipment.
• Reports needs for carpentry repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Paint Mixing, Tinting

Varnishes, Enamels, Shellacs

Surface Preparation for Painting

Paint Equipment Cleaning

Carpentry Repair Reporting

Safety Procedures

Education

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking a skilled Painter to provide journeyman level painting across campus facilities and furnishings. You will prepare surfaces, apply finishes, and maintain equipment using spray guns or brushes to uphold appearance and durability.

The position requires three years of related experience or equivalent vocational training, strong safety practices, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors on campus.