Painter Trades Technician III

Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA seeks a skilled painter to perform commercial, residential, or industrial painting tasks. You will cover and protect surfaces, set up scaffolding, prepare surfaces, mix paints, and apply primers and top coats.

A valid driver’s license is required. The position offers a salary range of $35,012 to $45,000 and includes background checks as part of employment consideration.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a commercial, residential, or industrial painter.
• Knowledge of painting materials, sealers, and application techniques.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and balance to work on ladders or scaffolding.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills for measuring and calculating paint quantities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Cover and protect floors, furniture, and trim with drop cloths, tarps, and tape.
• Erect scaffolding and set up ladders or lifts to reach high areas.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with putty, plaster, or filler.
• Sand, scrape, and wash surfaces to create a smooth base.
• Apply primers, sealers, and undercoats to prepare surfaces for top coats.
• Mix and match paints or stains to meet exact color specifications.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Skills

Painting experience

Knowledge of painting materials

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Job description

Trade Related Knowledge

Trade related knowledge pertaining to painting trade to include the following:

• Cover and protect floors, furniture, and trim with drop cloths, tarps, and tape.
• Erect scaffolding and set up ladders or lifts to reach high areas.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with putty, plaster, or filler.
• Sand, scrape, and wash surfaces to create a smooth base.
• Apply primers, sealers, and undercoats to prepare surfaces for top coats.
• Mix and match paints or stains to meet exact color specifications.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a commercial, residential, or industrial painter.
• Knowledge of various painting materials, sealers, and application techniques.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and balance to work on ladders or scaffolding.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills for measuring and calculating paint quantities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 5 years commercial, residential or industrial painting experience.

Salary - $35,012 - $45,000

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Equal Opportunity Employer