Painter II

Westfield State University Job Posting:
Painter II

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants.

The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Our Values

• Embrace Diversity-We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity
  -We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
• Collaborate with Each Other
  -We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
• Provide Accessible Education-We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
• Build a Strong Community-We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
• Engage the Outside Community-We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Campus

Title:

Painter II
State

Job Title:

Painter II
Department: Trades
Job Code: H16 X28
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Funding:
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Timeframe: 52 Weeks
Shift: Monday-Friday 7AM to 3:30PM
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Building Maintenance Supervisor II and Director of Facilities and Operations. Receives assignments through School Dude, email, and/or verbal communication.
Supervision Exercised: Painter I, Summer Employees
Salary: $2,224.42 Bi-Weekly

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.

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. Provides direct supervision to Painter I and summer employees.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Select and purchase appropriate materials to complete work orders, including selecting best paint, varnish or stain for the surface to be renovated while maintaining cost-effective goals; estimates time, cost and quantities of materials to complete projects; reads and/or interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions, or layouts to understand work to be done, and makes recommendations; tracks paint/painting supply inventory for all buildings; and works with the staff.
• 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 hand and power tools related to the trade; performs related work as required.
• Works with summer painters, oversees their work, and assists with painting projects.
• Plans and assigns work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of the subordinate and available resources; controls work through periodic reviews; and determining subordinate's training needs and provides or arranges for such training; motivates subordinates to work effectively.
• Provides supervision to a Painter I.

• 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…