Painter Senior
 University of Kansas | |
dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance
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 United States, Kansas, Lawrence | |
| 1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Dec 20, 2024 | |
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Position Overview
The Painter Senior position involves planning and directing activities of a crew, providing on-the-job training, and managing project operations involving the performance of a variety of skilled painting tasks. Work involves performance of routine-to-complex painting within the trade using a variety of applications and materials involving a very broad variety of surfaces - indoors and/or outside. Highly complex and skilled knowledge required when applying and updating surfaces in restoration of older or historic facilities and high-profile areas or buildings. This position may plan and direct the activities of less skilled painters and/or students.
Facilities Services within KU Operations plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university's academic and research missions. KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. Job Description 50% - Match and identify colors, sheens and types. Uses appropriate professional technique to apply paint, lacquer, varnish, stain, etc., to surfaces as assigned. Uses brushes, rollers, mechanical spraying equipment, etc., as needed for job - walls ceilings, floors, both interior and exterior. Applies bonding primers in a variety of applications. Reads and works from blueprints. Performs custom work with specialized commercial applications or vinyl wall coverings.
20% - Tapes, base coats, and finishes drywall surfaces using finish knives and trowels, sanding to proper degree between coats. Applies various sheetrock textures as assigned or appropriate to the project. Completes professional-quality repairs to sheetrock, wood, plaster, concrete block, brick, and other surfaces prior to finishing. This may include performance of professional carpentry or masonry techniques. Replasters as necessary and mixes plaster, mortar, and other masonry components to match existing texture on surfaces. Repairs, strips, refinishes and/or prepares wood surfaces, trim, etc. Performs other related duties as needed to complete project assignments. 10% - Reviews work assignment, estimates materials, and prepares or directs others in preparation of interior and exterior surfaces for application of finishes (paint, varnish, stain, wallcovering, laminate, etc.). Scrapes and sands surfaces, removes loose paint and surface materials, strips wallpaper, fills holes and surfaces, cleans and primes surfaces, performs necessary skilled craft work prior to finish application. Street stripping 10% - Sets-up and operates all scaffolding equipment including stationary and mobile scaffolds, stages, ladders, and walk planks as appropriate. Works safely from varying heights. Performs related preparatory and clean-up work per project to minimize down-time and maintain most effective use of all employee time on project. Performs other related work as assigned. 10% - Provides on-the-job training for other employees (painters, students, less-skilled staff) on projects. Reviews and approves finished work for quality control purposes. Performs or assigns corrective measures for any observed deficiencies. Position Requirements
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application.
Application review begins Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to Applicants Clint Johnston
cleatiss@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $41,000 - $44,000
Work Schedule 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday with overtime and after hours call back as needed.
Application Review Begins Thursday January 2, 2025
Anticipated Start Date Monday February 3, 2025
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