Painter

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a skilled Facilities Painter within the FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB team. The role focuses on applying paints, primers, stains and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces across campus buildings, including walls, ceilings, doors and trim.

Responsibilities include preparing coating materials, patching surfaces, safely erecting scaffolding, and potentially supervising hourly workers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of verifiable painting experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University.
• Certification to erect and disassemble scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Applies paints, primers, stains and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, blending and adding additives.
• Prepares surfaces by patching holes and smoothing surfaces.
• Strips, sands, seals and finishes doors, furniture, woodwork, trim and flooring.
• Erects scaffolding in safe manner according to site conditions.
• Performs other general building maintenance as assigned.
• May supervise hourly workers.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Professionalism

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Reading blueprints

Leadership potential

Project coordination

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Job Summary

• Applies paints, primers, stains and finishes to interior andexterior surfaces (walls, ceilings, staircases, equipment,etc.).
• Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching andblending to obtain desired color or consistency; mix in variousadditives such as retardants, hardeners, drying agents, etc.
• Prepares surfaces to accept finishes by patching holes, cracksand joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other filler; strips,scrapes, sands or power washes to remove old finish and cleansurface.
• Strips, sands, seals and finishes doors, furniture, woodwork,trim and flooring.
• Removes graffiti; removes, repairs and installs wall coverings.May perform stenciling and dado work.
• Erects scaffolding in safe manner according to siteconditions.
• Performs other general building maintenance as assigned.
• May supervise hourly workers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of verifiable painting experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by IndianaUniversity upon date of hire.
• Certification to erect and disassemble scaffolding.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamicenvironment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even underpressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with externalconstituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successfulcompletion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/orschematics.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions.
• Ability to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed todo a job.
• Ability to operate and maintain power equipment of the tradesuch as: sand blaster, power washer, sprayer equipment (airless andconventional), bucket truck, and forklift.
• Ability to use ladders and hand tools of the trade such as;brushes, rollers, scrapers, caulking guns, putty knives, etc.
• Ability to safely use solvents, cleaners, abrasives and othermaterials that may pose health hazards to the user and others inthe vicinity.
• Ability to calculate proper amounts of materials and equipmentto complete projects.
• Knowledge of standard painting and finishing applicationprocedures.
• Knowledge of lead abatement practices preferred (may berequired for some positions).
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures andbackgrounds.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary positionas well as the ability to move about the workplace for longdurations. It requires effective communication, the ability tooperate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires theability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneselfin low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases.The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move intight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person inthis role must be able to perform the essential functions with orwithout an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a widearray of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: General Services

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