Part-time Painter – (Summer Only)

Job Details

Purpose :

To provide journey level technical painting and related skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance, repair, and operation of the assigned residential facilities maintenance zone.

Responsibilities :

Provide journey level work for painting and carpentry repairs. Knowledgeable with painting techniques, products, and the application to various surface materials with the use of brush, roller, airless, HVLP, and spray guns.

Knowledgeable in applying stain and varnish for new and refinishing of existing stained and varnished surfaces.

Repair, tape, texture, and float drywall. Repair and apply acoustic finishes. Perform and assist other craft work when directed or workload requires.

Repair and install sheetrock, siding, paneling, lath, and plaster.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Communicate with supervisor, staff, and student residents regarding needed repairs and work order status.

Follow through with written and oral instructions from the supervisor.

Ensure that all safety protocols are followed and ensure to properly report any unsafe condition and fill out the required report of injury form if injured.

Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops.

Required Qualifications :

Highschool diploma or GED.

6 months of experience in building construction, mechanical, or utility trade

Knowledge and use of tools and equipment common to the trades specified.

Preferred Qualifications :

More than 1 year of journey level experience in the painting trade.

More than 1 year of experience or journey level experience in the following : drywall, plaster, and small carpentry.

Commercial and remodeling experience, experience in maintenance and repair of resident rooms and apartments.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Salary : $18.00 per hour

$18.00 per hour

Working Conditions :

Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work in extreme temperatures

May work around chemical fumes

May work around standard office conditions

May work in all weather conditions

May work around chemicals

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing stairs

Climbing of ladders

Employment Timeframe :

Up to 40 hours per week

This is a temporary position (Summer only)

Work Shift :

Monday - Friday, 7 : 30AM - 4 : 30PM. Workdays, area, and hours may vary based on the department needs.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.