Painter II (Multiple Positions)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Applies paints stains surface preparatory materials and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces as appropriate according to Material Safety Data Sheets within established hazardous materials guidelines.
• Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with customer.
• Updates surfaces that need to be repainted that have become old or faded as directed.
• Prepares and implements line striping layouts for streets parking lots and athletic fields according to ADOT and the various Athletic requirements.
• Identifies safely handles and appropriately disposes of paints stains preparatory and undercoating materials and other hazardous materials.
• Will reapply or add new graphics and signs such as handicap parking ramps and other areas that are required by ADOT Safety and ADA agencies.
• Applies different kinds of paint stains lacquer and/or other types of resins or finishes to buildings furniture equipment and other structures as needed.
• Washes scrapes sands torches and/or smooths interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting varnishing lacquering or applying other related materials.
• Installs repairs and maintains drywall wall texturing and ceiling acoustic texturing.
• Cleans equipment paint mixing area and work area.
• Operates compressors striping machines sandblasters spray equipment and other small power equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment including scissor lifts boom lifts and swing stages to heights of 80 feet.
• Erects various types of scaffolding staging ladders and planks to reach surfaces in the work area.
• Perform maintenance painting of campus infrastructure including handrails light posts security bollards fire hydrants safety rails doors gutters stem walls and building structures.
• Completes billable work assignments including surface preparation taping priming and finish coating of interior spaces of offices common areas walls restrooms stairwells closets and customer service areas. Paint and refinish furniture and fixtures such as bookcases filing cabinets tables desks ceiling tiles and ceiling grids. Perform floor sealing and surface preparation including grinding with floor grinders.
• Communicates effectively with building managers and administrators to coordinate work and address customer service needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to paint stain and understanding of proper surface preparatory materials.
• Ability to discern correct color applications.
• Ability to install and maintain drywall.
• Knowledge of proper line striping layouts for streets parking lots according to ADOT and state/federal regulations.
• Skills with heavy equipment including scissor lifts boom lifts swing stages compressors striping machines sandblasters spray equipment and other small power equipment.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience is required or an equivalent combination of education technical training apprenticeship training and relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according tothe University Fleet Safety Policy.

• 7 years of painting experience.
• Commercial and/or residential experience.
• University setting experience.