Industrial painter Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Position Details

Req ID : req19227

Position Title : Painter I-IV

Position Type : Staff Full-Time

Position Number : 637733

OSU Campus : Stillwater

Department : CT-Structural Trades

Location Address :

Facilities Management

Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078

United States

Hiring Supervisor :

Michael French, Supervisor Structural

Hiring Range

Contingent upon available funding) :

15.25 - 23.75, Hourly

Work Schedule : 8AM - 5PM

Faculty Appt Period :

Job Summary :

Facilities Management is seeking a skilled, experienced painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in painting interior walls and furnishings, and preparing (scrape, sand, prep) the area / surfaces to be painted, spreading drop cloths, etc. This candidate should be able to hang sheetrock, tape, prepare patch, and texture drywall with taping mud, plaster, or spackle. Additionally the candidate in this role could be involve in applying various types of materials such as alkyds, acrylics, urethane, epoxies, lacquer, vinyls, and stains with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment to walls, ceilings, floors, window sash, doors, and other furnishings, mix color, match paints, stains, varnishes, and / or enamels to produce desired color.

May be asked to assist with other duties related to operations, maintenance and renovations to buildings and equipment such as preventive maintenance; light duty carpentry, painting, electrical and other miscellaneous repair and maintenance activities; and respond to emergency and urgent work.

There will be regular exposure to conditions such as extreme temperature changes, odors, loud noises, cramped spaces, etc.

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and not for personal use.

This position requires standing for periods of time, lifting, bending stooping, lifting above the shoulders and carrying 50 lbs or more.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life and retirement benefits, paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program and much, much more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume and three work references for applicant consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

High School / GED

Painter I : Two years of work experience; preference given to those with experience in the painting trade.

Painter II : Four years of work experience in the painting trade.

Painter III : Seven Years of experience in the painting trade. Computer skills.

Painter IV : Ten years of experience in painting trade. Computer skills.

Candidate position placement is dependent upon years of experience and availability.

Have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver’s license. A valid driver’s license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

Job requirements include occasional use of respiratory equipment; therefore, an individual must be able to pass a medical exam to assure physical ability to wear, use, and perform work in respirator equipment.

Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding or high-lift equipment.

Ability to follow instructions precisely and completely

Must have good communication skills

Ability to work with little to no supervision

Positive team standing

Ability to become proficient in the use of “AiM” computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.

Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.

Must work safely and promote a safe environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Two years post-secondary education in the building trades WITHTwo to four years of prior successful work experience at the journeyman painter level in the building trades or technical field.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and / or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.