Painter

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide technical support in helping achieve overall University of Oregon goals by performing the duties of a painter for Facilities Services. This department believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services whenever and wherever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

This position will often be responsible for all stages of a painting job. Preparing for each painting job by inspecting and prepping the work site, as well as preparing equipment and staff needed. This includes prepping the surface areas and the necessary coating materials, some mixing of materials to achieve the color and/or consistency required. This position will be responsible for the application of a wide variety of coating materials by brush, roller, and/or sprayer. Upon completion of a painting job and between work orders, this position will also be responsible for cleaning, servicing, and repairing all equipment necessary to completing the work. This also includes ordering and stocking supplies, tracking time and materials, and other miscellaneous job related tasks.

This position does not have budget authority. The Painter can be expected to provide direction, training and guidance to student paint crew(s). Interactions/contacts occur daily with the campus community in the course of performing work and responding to emergencies. Position works as a member of a team while frequently performing tasks independently. The Painter will be assigned a van with their own equipment and will be expected to complete tasks independently and as a team. Decisions may be made about the best method and materials necessary to perform a particular task. They may also include setting priorities, assessing customer needs and responding to those needs. Work is reviewed regularly by the supervisor to ensure it is performed efficiently, safely, and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL: This unit may provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.

DRIVER'S REQUIREMENT: It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO driver's certification eligibility, which includes maintaining an Oregon driver’s license throughout employment in this position.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position works graveyard shift, four 10-hour shifts per week. The work schedule is 8:00 pm - 6:30 am Monday night through Friday morning.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Completed painter apprenticeship training and be a journey worker; OR • Three years of varied painting experience.
• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
• Take initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Provide superior customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working safely on ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts and high lifts.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Demonstrated experience of Independent working skill (working alone).

Compensation: $23.88 - $30.11 per hour

Apply Online: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application here, https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536410/painter. The online application must address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.