Painter

University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Painter to join their Facilities Management team. In this role, you will leverage your journeyman-level painting skills to prepare surfaces and apply finishes across various environments. You will be responsible for mixing paints, operating power tools, and ensuring high-quality workmanship while maintaining safety standards. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic setting with a comprehensive benefits package, contributing to the upkeep of a vibrant campus environment. If you have a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Standard work hours

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Three years of skilled/journeyman-level painting experience required.
• Texas Class 'C' Driver’s License needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply various finishes.
• Erect scaffolding and operate power tools as needed.
• Respond to on-call emergencies and perform other duties.

Skills

Painting skills

Use of brushes and spray guns

Surface preparation

Scaffolding and ladder work

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Spray guns

Scrapers

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Position Information

Posting Number: S06144P

Position Title: Painter

Department: Facilities Mgmt_Building Maint

Location: Arlington

Job Family: Facilities/Construction

Position Status: Full-time

Work Hours: Standard

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Open to: External and Internal

Salary: Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

Job Summary

The Painter provides journeyman level skills to perform painting. Responsible for preparing surfaces for painting, applying paint to machinery, equipment, furniture, and/or buildings by spraying gun or brush.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mix, blend, match, and apply paints, faux finishes, varnishes, shellacs, enamels, and other finishes.
• Erect or rig scaffolds as well as work off high lift, ladder, and scaffolds or rigs.
• Prepare surfaces for painting including:
  • Tape, Bed and Texture, Scrape, sandpaper and size surfaces, apply stripper, move furniture, caulking.
• Cover surfaces and furniture (move when required) to protect from paint.
• Remove spattered paint after job is completed.
• Clean and care for brushes, spray guns, and other equipment.
• Report need for carpentry repairs.
• Paint all surfaces using all finish type materials.
• Stain door cabinets, apply finishes and sprays, patch and apply wallpaper & vinyl, apply epoxy and other high-performance finishes, paint safety stripes, paint sign bollards, light poles, paint, install and remove signage, traffic/parking marking paint & devices as well as erect traffic barricades.
• Assist other shops including housing, graffiti removal, chalkboard restoration & whiteboard cleaning.
• Operate all power tools necessary for duties required.
• Respond to on-call emergencies before/during/after normal hours of operation. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Fires, electrical outages, floods, icy conditions, and any other type of campus emergency.
• Drive a UTA vehicle.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of skilled/journeyman-level experience.
• Three (3) years of industrial and/or commercial painting experience.
• Three (3) years of taping, bedding, and texturing experience.
• This position requires a Texas Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License and three (3) years of acceptable driving history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of skilled/journeyman level experience.
• Five (5) years of industrial and/or commercial painting experience.
• Five (5) years of taping, bedding, and texturing experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill with tools of the painting trade, including the use of brushes, scrapers, spray guns, and sanding equipment.
• Ability to effectively execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work off of ladders, scaffolding, and tops/roofs of buildings.
• Working conditions are considered acceptable, but occasionally involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as biohazards, toxic lab chemicals, poisonous gases, dust, dirt, and the need to work in confined spaces, extreme cold or hot and all weather conditions.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

Resume or CV

Optional Documents:

Cover/Interest Letter