Painter, Housing & Food Services

Job Description

Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Painter to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor 2 the Painter is responsible for performing journey-level duties in skilled painting work.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation Painting & Finishing (60%)

• Prepare surfaces for painting and finishing by scraping sanding washing and removing old finishes rust dirt and grease.

• Apply primers sealers stains undercoats textures and finish coatings.

• Paint walls ceilings trim and other surfaces using brushes rollers and spray equipment.

• Tape and finish drywall joints.

• Prepare finish and refinish woodwork cabinetry and floors.

• Perform all work using approved safety practices and required PPE.

Surface Repair & Restoration (25%)

• Perform minor repairs to drywall plaster wood metal masonry and related surfaces.

• Patch fill caulk and restore surfaces to ensure a quality finished appearance.

• Identify and address surface deficiencies prior to painting or refinishing.

Equipment Materials & Operational Support (15%)

• Operate and maintain hand tools power tools spray equipment power washers ladders scaffolding and other work platforms.

• Clean maintain and store tools and equipment.

• Load unload transport and manage shop materials and supplies.

• Drive vehicles as required.

• Maintain work logs records and related documentation.

• Provide guidance instruction and training to helpers students and other painters as assigned.

• Support efficient project completion through communication teamwork and customer service.

• Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a painter; OR full journey status as a painter in a union; OR four years of applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis. May require valid State of Washington drivers license.

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with customers or clients

• Experience working in a multi-tenant residential or university environment

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel

• Experience and references that demonstrate:

• Ability to read write and communicate verbal instructions in English

• Ability to work with a diverse workgroup

• Ability to coordinate work with other trades

• Ability to work under general supervision where work is carried out independently and evaluated on results achieved.

• Ability to use the Internet email and basic computer applications

Working Conditions

General Safety Statement

• Safety is an essential function of all job responsibilities. Employees are expected to comply with all University departmental OSHA/WISHA and environmental health and safety requirements including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of tools equipment vehicles ladders and scaffolding while performing all assigned duties.

About the Team

Working together to enhance student life is the Housing & Food Services mission statement. Housing & Food Services is a large and complex organization with a unified commitment to supporting student learning growth and success.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

Pay Range Maximum:

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.