Painter I at Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Painter I




Campus Title: Painter I

State Job Title: Painter I

Department: Trades

Job Code: H14X31

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Funding: 7115-0100

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Timeframe: 52 Weeks

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (some nights and weekends may be required)

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Painter II, Trades supervisor, and Director of Facilities and Operations; receives assignments through School Dude, email, and/or verbal communication.

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $1,930.85 Bi-Weekly



Working Conditions:



Painters stand for long periods of time; work outdoors in all types of weather; are exposed to noxious gas and fumes; work on ladders and/or scaffolding at heights greater than 10 feet; lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs; may be exposed to high-speed vehicular traffic; may work in confined areas; may work varied shifts, weekends and nights.



General Statement of Duties:



Maintains campus buildings by selecting, purchasing, and applying paints, varnishes, and stains to all types of surfaces; adheres to safety standards; oversees the work of others assigned to assist in special projects; trains and supervises summer workers.



Duties and Responsibilities:


Duties include but not limited to:


Essential:

• Applies appropriate materials to complete work orders, including selecting type and color of paints, varnishes or stains for the surface, blends and prepares the same for proper color match.


• Estimates the length of time, cost, quantities of materials and manpower to complete projects.


• Reads instructions on layouts to understand work to be done.


• Confers with supervisors, department heads and the other painters or trades personnel to ensure projects are completed expeditiously while maintaining cost-effective goals of the department.


• Prepares reports to track and maintain the paint/painting supply inventory for all buildings.


• Applies paints, varnishes, and stain to all types of surfaces including but not limited to all buildings, athletic fields, roadways, and parking lots.


• Prepares surfaces for painting using appropriate tools and techniques.


• Operates, cleans, and maintains hand and power tools related to the trade.


• Oversees the work of summer painters and assists them with painting projects.


• Follows accepted safety practices for operating equipment used to gain access to areas needing painting.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications Required at Hire:

• Knowledge of the practices and techniques of painting.


• Knowledge of the types and uses of paints, varnishes, and stains as well as painting tools.


• Knowledge of the practices and techniques of mixing and matching paints.


• Knowledge of the properties, characteristics, and methods of preparation of wood, glass, metal, plaster, cement, and other surfaces for painting.


• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures relative to the uses of ladders, scaffold, and other climbing equipment.


• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in painting.


• Knowledge of the chemical solvents used to prepare surfaces.


• Skill in applying paints and other finishes by brush, cloth air gun, roller, sprayer, etc.

Qualifications Acquired on Job:

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities in connection with painting work.


• Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

• At least one year of full-time, or the equivalent part-time, experience in painting work or any of the substitutions listed on the state job specifications.

Additional Information:

Salary:



Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.



Employee Benefits:



Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.


• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.


• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.


• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.


• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations



Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.



Background Check



Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.





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