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PAINTER, SENIOR

Job Title: PAINTER, SENIOR
Job Code: 0487
FLSA: N
Job Level: 08
Revised Date: 03/11/2024
Job Family: JF 22

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Occupational Summary

Hand brush, roll and spray paint University buildings, areas, equipment and furniture, including mixing, blending and matching of paints and stains.

Work Performed

Hand brush, roll and spray paint University buildings, areas, equipment and furniture; hang vinyl and decorative wall coverings.

Mix, blend and match paint and stains to proper color and consistency.

Determine sequences of paint operations and methods to be used including need or advisability for scaffolding and rigging, color blending and matching required, type and amount of materials needed, and areas to be painted according to work orders; estimate time and cost for painting jobs. Perform such typical operations as applying decorative and/or protective finish coats to such office furniture as desks, chairs, and cabinets.

Apply trim to office interiors including trim striping, dado work and stippling.

Design and paint signs of all types.

Make work assignments; review work of lower level employees; assist in training new employees.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with shop work courses.

Experience

Work requires 2 years of experience in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior walls to acquired a working knowledge of techniques, practices and methods of the painting trade.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

N/A


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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