Job Description

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7AM-3:30PM

General Statement of Duties:

Under general supervision, performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the trade of painter and related job duties.

Distinguishing Features of Classification:

This is skilled work requiring efficient performance of all duties typical for the trade of painter working with all types of paint and finishes on a variety of surfaces.

Examples of Work:

• Prepares surfaces for painting or other coatings including cleaning, scraping, filling, repairing, sanding and masking; performs exterior and interior caulking.
• Estimates job-related materials needed to complete assignment.
• Mixes and prepares paint and allied coatings.
• Safely erects and dismantles scaffolds and ladders; operates aerial lifts; paints from scaffolds and ladders.
• Applies (brushes, rolls and sprays) appropriate primers, sealers, paint, allied coatings and finishes to all types of interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures and furnishings.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes workplace safety; cleans and maintains brushes and other related equipment; properly stores and/or disposes of all unused paint and related material.
• Assists Glass Technician with installation of glass; cuts and installs glass.
• Properly stores and/or disposes all unused paint and related material.
• Refinishes furniture including wood surface preparation, staining and sealing.
• Installs or replaces vinyl floor tile and cove.
• Communicates daily to update and respond to work-related routine and emergency information and/or other work instructions and administrative information using, but not limited to, two-way radio, and E-mail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors/Occupational Exposures:

• The physical environment requires this classification to work outside in both extreme heat and cold conditions as well as conditions that are both wet/humid, dry and during times when temperatures are below 32°F for more than one-hour periods. The environment may frequently include dust and/or airborne particles and, occasionally, loud noise, chemicals, gases, fumes and vibration. For this reason, employees are required to wear designated personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, ANSI-approved safety eyewear, gloves, hearing protection, filter cartridge respiratory equipment and footwear to prevent exposure to hazardous materials, noise, dust and/or airborne particles.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of painting materials and equipment; ability to mix and blend paints to achieve proper color match; ability to cut and install various types of glass using putty/glazing compound and/or rubber type moldings; ability to repair, replace, and install various types of vinyl floor tile and coving; ability to refinish furniture including the stripping, filling and the application of varnish, lacquer or other finish materials; ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written directions; and ability to estimate job-related material. Must be customer service oriented, a team player and able to communicate with customers and peers in a professional manner and interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Required Minimum Training and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, or vocational school degree or equivalent, with four years of experience in the painting trade at the journeyman level; must possess skills in glass and vinyl tile installation as well as furniture refinishing.

Special Requirements:

• With or without assistance, must be able to frequently lift and carry equipment and job-related materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders and work from scaffolds and/or aerial lifts above ground level.
• Requires the ability to accurately discern colors.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in order to drive University of Delaware vehicles.