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Painter, Facilities

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Furniture, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Scaffolding, Surface Preparation and Characterization, Team Player, Two Way Radio
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Newark, DE
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Painter, Facilities

Job no: 503115
College / VP Area: Facilities/Real Estate/Aux Svc
Work type: AFSCME
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Facilities Management, Full Time

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Schedule: Monday- Friday 7AM-3:30PM

General Statement of Duties:

Under general supervision, performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the trade of painter and related job duties.

Distinguishing Features of Classification:

This is skilled work requiring efficient performance of all duties typical for the trade of painter working with all types of paint and finishes on a variety of surfaces.

Examples of Work:

  • Prepares surfaces for painting or other coatings including cleaning, scraping, filling, repairing, sanding and masking; performs exterior and interior caulking.
  • Estimates job-related materials needed to complete assignment.
  • Mixes and prepares paint and allied coatings.
  • Safely erects and dismantles scaffolds and ladders; operates aerial lifts; paints from scaffolds and ladders.
  • Applies (brushes, rolls and sprays) appropriate primers, sealers, paint, allied coatings and finishes to all types of interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures and furnishings.
  • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes workplace safety; cleans and maintains brushes and other related equipment; properly stores and/or disposes of all unused paint and related material.
  • Assists Glass Technician with installation of glass; cuts and installs glass.
  • Properly stores and/or disposes all unused paint and related material.
  • Refinishes furniture including wood surface preparation, staining and sealing.
  • Installs or replaces vinyl floor tile and cove.
  • Communicates daily to update and respond to work-related routine and emergency information and/or other work instructions and administrative information using, but not limited to, two-way radio, and E-mail.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Environmental Factors/Occupational Exposures:
  • The physical environment requires this classification to work outside in both extreme heat and cold conditions as well as conditions that are both wet/humid, dry and during times when temperatures are below 32°F for more than one-hour periods. The environment may frequently include dust and/or airborne particles and, occasionally, loud noise, chemicals, gases, fumes and vibration. For this reason, employees are required to wear designated personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, ANSI-approved safety eyewear, gloves, hearing protection, filter cartridge respiratory equipment and footwear to prevent exposure to hazardous materials, noise, dust and/or airborne particles.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Requires knowledge of painting materials and equipment; ability to mix and blend paints to achieve proper color match; ability to cut and install various types of glass using putty/glazing compound and/or rubber type moldings; ability to repair, replace, and install various types of vinyl floor tile and coving; ability to refinish furniture including the stripping, filling and the application of varnish, lacquer or other finish materials; ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written directions; and ability to estimate job-related material. Must be customer service oriented, a team player and able to communicate with customers and peers in a professional manner and interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Required Minimum Training and Experience:
  • Requires a high school diploma or GED, or vocational school degree or equivalent, with four years of experience in the painting trade at the journeyman level; must possess skills in glass and vinyl tile installation as well as furniture refinishing.
Special Requirements:
  • With or without assistance, must be able to frequently lift and carry equipment and job-related materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires the ability to climb ladders and work from scaffolds and/or aerial lifts above ground level.
  • Requires the ability to accurately discern colors.
Additional Requirements:
  • Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license in order to drive University of Delaware vehicles.


Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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