Painter

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for pressure washing, painting interior and exterior surface on campus buildings.

Responsibilities

Performs painting duties. (70%)

• Prepares, pressure washes, primes, sands, seals and patches furniture, surfaces, buildings, and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, epoxy, and heat-resistant finishes.
• Operates, cleans and maintains all pressure washing and painting equipment, including brush, roller, sprayer, pumps, and pressure washers.
• Assists in erecting scaffolding and ladders.
• Removes or covers graffiti.
• Pressure washes and paints parking lots and poles.
• Pressure washes and paints campus benches.
• Pressure washes walkways.
• Performs other maintenance duties. (20%)
• Assists other personnel in the performance of repair and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one year of related experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the painting trades.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of job-related tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of best practices and safety procedures.
• Skill in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Other Information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Physical Plant Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES Guidelines include building codes, safety procedures, equipment maintenance and repair manuals, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of related painting duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to perform painting duties in the maintenance of university facilities. Success in this position ensures safe and well-maintained facilities for students, employees, and visitors.

CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, contractors, vendors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed in university buildings and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to electrical currents, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None.