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Job Opportunity: Lead Painter:Lamar UniversityJob description:Lead Painter
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20112910 Position Title: Lead Painter FTE: 1.0 Employment type: Staff Department: Building Maintenance Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: The Lead Painter is an integral specialty within the Facilities Maintenance department. Under general supervision, these employees are required to lead crews in applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect the interior and exterior of building surfaces. They may be required to occasionally work in environments that are dusty, wet, noisy, or which may contain hazards. This position is considered essential, and employees will sometimes be required to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to emergency situations or natural disasters. The Lead Painter works under the direct supervision of the Building Trades manager in the Facilities Maintenance department. What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities » Painting Operations: Working crew leader responsible for superviseing painting operations in and on LU facilities/equipment. Responsible for painting the exterior and interior areas of campus facilities, fixtures, and/or equipment. Execute pre-painting activities, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, and masking of adjacent surfaces prior to painting, papering, texturing, etc. as required. | 50% » Surface Preparation and Finishing: Stain, seal, and varnish wood surfaces. Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers. Apply protective coatings such as paint, primers, stains, and sealants to a variety of surfaces. Install/repair drywall or other interior finishes as necessary. Tape, float, and texture surfaces as needed. | 30% » General tasks: Provide good housekeeping, cleaning up supplies and equipment at the completion of each project. Operate connected power tools to include saws, drills, grinders, and other tools as required. Perform graffiti removal from the interior and exterior of buildings as required. Install forms/reinforcing material. Erect scaffolding/works from ladders and mobile platforms. Perform other tasks as assigned. | 20% Key Competencies: » Work includes expertise of protective coating principles. » Solid expertise of commercial and/or construction painting techniques. » Good working expertise of Microsoft Office and email applications. » practice working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System is preferred. » Demonstrates the highest level of ethics. » Provides exemplary customer service to staff, faculty, and students. Physical Requirements: » Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work. » Some combination of climbing and balancing, to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crawling, working at heights and working in confined spaces. » May involve the lifting of moderately heavy objects, up to 45 pounds. » Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual/electrically powered tools. Job Conditions: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, or toxic agents. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » A high school diploma or GED is required. » At least 5 years of proven job-related practice is required with at least 1 year of practice in leading or supervising employees. » A valid Texas driver's license is required. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: » Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or certification within the field of facilities painting or related field is preferred. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: $37,330 - $48,529 Work Employment Type: Application Information Posting Date: 05/22/2024 Close Date: 08/22/2024 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have a High School diploma or GED? » YES » NO » * Do you have a valid driver's license? » No » Yes » * Do you have at least 5 years of proven job-related practice with at least 1 year of practice in leading or supervising employees? » No » Yes Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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