Painter, Intermediate

Painter, Intermediate

Location: Facility Srv: Paint Shop
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 606922
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.



Special Information

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

Performs the application and maintenance of paint on NAU buildings and structures to ensure a clean and welcoming campus environment. Maintains records of university painting information and prepares maintenance reports with information related to university facilities to be used for recommendations. Removes old finishes and prepares campus surfaces for painting by repairing, sanding, and patching. Prepares and installs signage. This position exists to aid and assist Facility Services' mission to the University by providing superior customer services to the campus community, exercising fiscal responsibility, reporting on leading edge technology and practice sustainable maintenance and operations.

Internal and External Projects - 70%

• Apply paints, stains, surface preparatory materials and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate according to Material Safety Data Sheets within established hazardous materials guidelines.
• Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with the customer.
• Maintain existing paint surfaces through matching and tinting of appropriate paint products.
• Apply protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, and other structures.
• Washes, scrapes, sands, torches and/or smoothies interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering, or applying other related materials.
• Assist with coordinating building maintenance programs and specialty projects.

Maintenance, Equipment Operation and Safety - 15%

• Maintains cleanliness and quality condition for all equipment, tools, vehicles, and work areas.
• Operate compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment and other small power equipment.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing and ceiling acoustic texturing.
• Operate heavy lift equipment including scissors and boom swing stage to heights of 80 feet.
• Erects various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach high work area surfaces.
• Appropriately disposes of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous matter.
• Works with various departments across campus to assist with installing signage, creating, and applying graphics, striping athletic play areas, paint irregular surfaces such as parking lots, curbs, and streets according to ADOT, Safety and ADA requirements to meet state and federal regulations.

Administrative Tasks, Customer Service and Training. - 10%

• Engage in constant communication with leadership and internal and external customers.
• Comprehensive understanding of customer painting requests to ensure that each customer is well informed and agrees to the schedule.
• Review all assigned work orders and daily log sheets for accuracy and completion for that day.
• Follow proper procedures for procurement by turning in all receipts and requisition forms and ensure materials are charged to correct work orders.
• Estimate accurate quantity of materials needed for a job assigned to minimize waste.
• Attend trainings for OSHA, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, respirator/fit safety, mold, remediation, and all other necessary trainings.
• Apply personal responsibility to ensure payroll timesheets and electronic record of absences (eROA) are filled out correctly and submitted timely.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.
• Spring and summer painting of crosswalks, ped-ways, and field striping.
• Snow removal, shoveling and operating snow removal equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of university painting processes and policies.
• Knowledge of painting work including staining, sanding, and maintenance.
• Record keeping skills.
• Brush, sponge, and paint roller skills.
• Power tool skills.
• Computer skills.
• Follows detailed instructions on the use of appropriate tools and applications techniques.
• Understands and follows safety procedures.
• Balances competing priorities.
• Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Communicates effectively.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $41,421. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

January 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Know Your Rights Poster and Supplements

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.



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