Painter

Job Title : Painter

Requisition Number : RE52080

Department Name :

3CM00 : Medical Center Physical Plant

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 40

Salary Range : $15.30-24.50 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education : HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies : :

https : / / hr.uky.edu / employment / working-uk / equivalencies

Required Related Experience :

4 yrs

Required License / Registration / Certification :

None.

Physical Requirements :

Lifting, pushing, and / or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standing

or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. May work at heights

above four feet; in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; and

on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding. May be

exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and / or temperature extremes

while on job sites.

Shift :

7 : 30am – 4 : 00pm (Monday – Friday)

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include

some nights(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Supervisor and Department Management, the Painter receives and completes work orders while maintaining accurate records on material and labor used; Detects needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures; Smoothes and prepares surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint; Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers; Tapes, floats, finishes, and textures walls and ceilings; Removes graffiti from the interior and exterior of buildings; Repairs glass of building windows; Prepares all painted signs required by the Campus; Erects scaffolding or sets up ladder to perform tasks above ground level; and Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for work order processing. In addition, this position paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects; Stains, seals, and varnishes wood surfaces; Performs maintenance roof coatings and repairs; Performs mold and paint removal; Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures; Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition; Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.; Stores, handles and disposes of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures; Corrects unsafe

conditions in work areas and reports any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately; and Ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

MS Windows / Office; KRONOS; SAP

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

High School + 4-years

Driver’s License — Preferred

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 02 / 2025

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.