PAINTER I

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
SRGV7641
Working Title
PAINTER I
Number of Vacancies
3
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
Campus Facilities Operations
FTE
1
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scope of Job

To prepare surfaces and apply paint or other finishes to building interiors, exteriors, equipment and furnishings. Responsible for the safe performance of professional skills associated with preparation of surfaces and application of paint or other finishes to buildings interiors and exteriors, equipment and furnishings.

Description of Duties

• Prepares material, room, or equipment surfaces for painting; mix, match, and apply paint, varnish shellac, enamel and other finishes.

• Performs area clean up and rearrangement after job has been completed.

• Maintains and clean brushes, ladders, paints, drop cloths and other equipment used in trade.

• Cuts and inserts glass.

• Preventative maintenance, and emergency repair or scheduled work at night or on weekends.

• Assists other trades and teams when necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Direct supervision from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

Completion of 6th grade, or ability to read and write English and perform basic mathematics.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Six (6) months experience as a painter.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Tools, techniques, and tools common to trade.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Must be able to perform strenuous physical duties, including but not limited to those listed above. Exposure to inside and outside environments; hot, dry, wet, cold; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dampness, dust, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may involve the carrying, lifting and moving of heavy objects, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion; climbing, balancing, and working on ladders, scaffolds up to 100 ft. in air. Exposure to paints, shellacs, thinners, and other chemicals common to the trade. Danger of falls, chemicals, electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment.

Other

This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
06/27/2024
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link
https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/43373

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