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Painter

Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Temporary position performing work such as preparing and painting buildings, equipment, furniture, and various other surfaces.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
-Prepare surfaces prior to painting.
-Hand brush or roll paint buildings, areas, equipment, furniture and other surfaces.
-Determine type and kind of materials needed, time allowance between coats and the number of coats required, adequacy of surface preparation and areas to be painted.
-Apply primer, sealer and undercoats to walls and ceilings.
-Thin material to proper consistency and mix and match paints to surfaces being painted.
-Set up scaffolding as needed.
-Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection) as required.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Ability to effectively follow the principles, practices, and methods of painting.
-Ability to effectively mix paint colors.
-Ability to effectively prepare surfaces and apply primers, sealers, undercoats and thinners.
-Ability to effectively operate equipment used in painting.
-Ability to effectively follow safety precautions to be used when working with the necessary equipment.
-Ability to effectively apply paint evenly and consistently on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
-Ability to paint above shoulder level for an extended period of time.
-Ability to work at high elevations using ladders, scaffolding, or other appropriate means.
-Ability to communicate effectively.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality.
-Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
-Ability to read and follow written instructions.
-Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
-Ability to work in an on-call capacity and inclement weather duties.
Physical Requirements
-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
-Bending, twisting and lifting weights to 100lbs.
-Heights and working on elevations of 60 feet.
-Work of ladders and lifts.
Required Minimum Qualifications
-High school graduate or equivalent
-Experience in exterior/interior painting on metal, porous and finished surfaces.
-Experience in working with sheet rock, plaster, and other surface preparations.
-Valid driver’s license.
-A background check will be required of the successful applicant.