Painter 1

Department

FSU Maintenance Department

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing a broad spectrum of routine maintenance campus wide.

Duties in part, will include plastering, hard coat, mixing compound, prepares surfaces for painting, uses paint remover, sanders, sandpaper, vacuum cleaners, chemicals and cleaning materials, Caulks, spackles and patches surfaces as required.

Using spray, brush or roller method, undercoats and paints building interior and exterior. Sprays waterproofing on exterior surfaces or buildings. Refinish surfaces of wood furniture, glaze windows and doors and assembles scaffolds used in painting work.

Cleans and repairs painting equipment, orders supplies and equipment. Maintains small level of working stock. Applies epoxy coatings to walls and floors of showers, patios, walkways for waterproofing and/or resurfacing purposes. Supervision of OPS painters and trades helpers to accomplish painting and surface preparation campus wide. Provides supplies, equipment for assistants and performs other maintenance work as assigned by Supervisor including installation of locks & cylinders.

Replacement of cover base, ceramic and VCT tile.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years experience, or a relevant Technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.

A valid Florida or Georgia drivers license or the ability to obtain one.

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for Veterans' Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans' Preference required documentation (PDF), or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.