Painter
Division: Facilities Management
Department:
Facilities Management Basic Function: Provide general maintenance and repair of all campus buildings and facilities. Complete painting assignments to ensure proper painting techniques are used; assists in supervising 5-6 summer assistants, ensures the proper maintenance of painting vehicles.
Unusual Work Conditions: Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be available to work during inclement weather, as well as during peak periods of required overtime, and emergency call-ins. Capable of working alone and must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs with no weight restrictions. Able to work on roofs and climb ladders. Able to work at various heights and in all types of weather conditions.
Knowledge and Skill Needed:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience:
2 years' experience in painting. Possession of a valid CT motor vehicle license in good standing.
Reports To: Director, Facilities Management
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
To complete all painting assignments. This involves:mixing paint per the requirements of the specific job decor.performing the painting in a timely and quality related fashion.performing drywall patching and prepping before painting.interacting with supervisor on the requirements of requested services and special needs. Perform and complete electronic (SchoolDude) and/or verbal work requests from supervisors, and other departments as needed.recommend supplies and materials needed.assist Campus Planning and design with painting upgrades in classrooms and officesinspect all dorm rooms as needed during RIFs at the end of school year, complete student damage repairs and charges. To participate in the professional development of the Facilities Department. This involves:promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the University.participating in regularly scheduled staff meetings.communicating effectively with supervisor concerning pertinent university, departmental and other matters. Promote safe and secure working conditions. This involves:maintaining a safe and clean work environment.wearing safety shoes, uniforms and any PPE provided at all times as appropriate.ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.ensure proper maintenance of vehicles, tools and other related equipment.promoting the proper utilization of equipment and tools, notifying supervisor immediately of any unsafe working conditions.answer requests in a professional manner To perform other related duties. Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.
Category: Facilities - Union
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
