Painter

Overview

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions. OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.

The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master s programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

Job Summary:

Performs journeyman level painting work including but not limited to: drywall taping and finishing, floor covering, and specialty coatings, and furniture refinishing.

Performance Evaluation Metrics:

Efficiency - Ability to efficiently work with minimal direction
Effectiveness - Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
Quality - Produce quality work with minimal errors, attention to detail.
Attendance - Reliable and strong, provides notice for absences.

• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.
• Smoothes surfaces and prepares surface for painting.
• Paints using brushes, rollers, or spray gun.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground.
• Masks and covers areas not scheduled for painting and cleans up work site after completion.
• Protects floor surfaces and furniture with drop cloths.
• Removes and hangs wall paper.
• Removes and installs VCT type flooring and ceiling tiles.
• Tapes and floats surfaces and applies different types texture.
• Prepares, patches, and finishes all types of surfaces.
• Responsible for quality and neatness of all assigned University painting jobs.
• Duty hours are as assigned by supervisor.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Ensures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.

• Employee may be required to be on stand-by call and work overtime.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in all type conditions, (i.e. inside, outside, dusty, noisy, and hazardous.)
• Must have working knowledge of texture guns, paint mixers, trowel, spray guns, brushes, rollers, misc. hand tools, drills, sanders, and other related equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Must lift approximately 75 pounds and with assistance lift in excess of 100 pounds.
• Must be willing to work in high places on ladders, scaffolding, roof tops and tight, limited space areas.

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE

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Complete an online staff application and upload/attach the following:
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest, Resume, and a list of 3 professional references.