Towson University Hiring for Painter at Towson, MD Full Time

Responsibilities and Duties
·         Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces. Selects, mixes, and matches paints. May paint curbs, gutters, and other safety related areas for controlling traffic.·         Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, sandpapering, or dissolving previous paint coatings. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk or putty.  Tapes, spackles, and finishes dry wall.·         Removes fixtures, spreads drop cloths and covers surfaces to protect during painting. ·         Prepares estimates for paint project; amount of material to be used, product selection and determines when the project is to be completed. Complete work order as required.·         Stains and finishes furniture, paints, and touches up signs and may hang wall coverings.·         Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the painting trade. May erect and work from scaffolding and ladders. Cleans work area upon completion of project.·         Provide guidance and training in painting work to other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects.·         Participates in other duties as assigned.·         Schedule must be flexible to meet departmental needs.  This position is an essential position.  Employee will be required to take additional training sessions but not limited to:  Ladder Training, Confined Spaces, Heat Stress and Asbestos Training.

Qualifications and Skills
·         High School Diploma or equivalent.·         Four years progressively responsible experience in the painting trade. ·         Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations related to painting trade.·         Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the painting trade. ·         Ability to schedule and lay out work; to perceive the normal color spectrum; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow oral and written directions: to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders, rigging, and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and /or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to work in hazardous or irritation environments, confined spaces and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear or work in personal protective equipment when required.·         Need to properly use all products according to manufacturer’s recommendations by following the MSDS.·         Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience, and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Organization: Operation and Human Resources Division
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: Sep 21, 2023