Painter: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Painter to join its Building Maintenance division, Normal, IL. The role involves performing skilled painting work under supervision, with starting the process for both permanent and extra help openings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus an apprenticeship or four years of journey-level painting experience. A physical examination is required after a job offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of painter apprenticeship or 4 years journey-level painting experience.
• Lead Abatement Worker License may be required during probation.
• Post-offer physical examination is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled painting work under supervision as assigned.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain work area.
• Support maintenance tasks as needed

Skills

High school diploma

Painter apprenticeship

Pre-employment physical

Lead Abatement License (IL)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or 4 years journey-level painting

Tools

Paint tools

Job description

Title: Painter: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Under direct supervision from a supervisor who is responsible for the coordination of necessary work, the designation of the supervisor being dependent on the organizational structure in the operating unit, perform skilled work in the trade of painter.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$44.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journey-level painter experience.
• 3. Must acquire, during probation, a valid Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Abatement Worker License (if required by the institution to be served).
• 4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Skill in the use of tools and equipment.
• 2. Capable of planning work and mixing paint colorants for a variety of paints.
• 3. Have the ability to harmonize colors and coordinate interior or exterior patterns on maintenance or construction work.
• 4. Must have proficient computer skills.
• 5. Must have a valid state issued driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• 6. Must acquire, during probation, a valid Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Abatement Worker License (if required by the institution to be served).

Work Hours

To be determined upon hire

Functional Expectations

• 1. Ability to lift 100 pounds.
• 2. Ability to work at a maximum height of 300 ft.
• 3. Ability to speak clearly.
• 4. Visual acuity to distinguish color to mix and match paint, coverings, etc.
• 5. Ability to work in confined spaces.
• 6. Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel.
• 7. Work Environment - Incumbent works both indoors and outdoors, and is may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, loud noises and extreme temperatures.

Proposed Starting Date

Will vary based on openings (either extra help or permanent)

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

This job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for future permanent AND Extra Help openings. There may not be an actual opening at the time of application. Regardless of your interest in full-time or Extra Help employment, your complete application will be reviewed.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. At the time of a permanent vacancy, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be faxed, mailed or delivered to Human Resources:

Fax: [phone], Attn: Colette Homan

Address: Illinois State University

Human Resources

Campus Box 1300

Normal, IL 61790-1300

Information Specific to Benefit Eligible Employees Only:

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information Specific to Extra Help Only:

Employees are only paid for hours worked.

There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.

Extra Help employees are paid prevailing rate per the trade. They may work full-time hours throughout their employment as Extra Help, however they are not to exceed 900 hours.

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in University's 403(b) Plan

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been