PAINTER II
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Position Details Req ID: req18300 Position Title: PAINTER II Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: 633575 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: In-House Construction Location Address:
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States Hiring Supervisor: Adam Stanley Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding): 17.00 - 20.00, Hourly Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm or TBD by Supervisor Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:

Apply coating in the required thickness to keep a consistent run-free finish and gloss.

Write paint-related work scope, and provide a time and material list.

Signage installation, interior/exterior.

Scissor lift, and man lift experience.

Construct/deconstruct scaffolding.

Perform minor carpentry work such as installing TV wall mounts, framing modifications, and sheetrock installation.

Perform carpet, LVT, and VCT removal/installation, with vinyl base installation.

Assist in window replacement.

Ceiling grid modifications, and ceiling tile replacement. Insulation installment in walls and above ceilings.

Assist with all other construction fields.

Paint interior offices, classrooms, hallways, stairwells, and furnishings.

Scrape, sand, prep and clean all areas to be painted. Spread drop cloths to protect areas from paint. Tape and bed new sheetrock. Patch holes with taping mud, plaster, or spackle. Apply various types of materials such as alkyds, acrylics, urethane, epoxies, lacquer, and stains with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment to walls, ceilings, floors, window sash, doors, and furnishings. Mix paint and match colors of paint. Load and unload equipment.

Job requirements include occasional use of respiratory equipment. Incumbent will be required to pass a medical exam to ensure physical ability to wear, use and perform work in respirator equipment. Required to participate in snow/ice removal if requested.

Hazards from power tools, hand tools, materials used, and environment, procedures and precautions must be followed. Work may occur in confined spaces and involve temperature extremes and heights. Work may be performed in areas that are often dirty, wet, dusty, and noisy. Exposure to paints, thinners, and high levels of dust. Work may involve dust and dirt, high noise levels, smoke and noxious odors, low lighting levels, crowded spaces, weather temperature extremes.

This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally. 50% of work is done on ladders, scaffolding, or high-lift equipment.

Rarely, the employee in this position may be required to work overtime and/or shift work when work requires and can't be accomplished during regular working hours, and when management deems it necessary.

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

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 resume and three work references for applicant consideration. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED Four years of experience in the painting trade to include applying paint, varnishes, stains and other coatings to interior and/or exterior surfaces with brush, roller or other tools, etc.; This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally. Must work safely and promote a safe work environment.Employee will be required to climb and work on ladders, scaffolding, or high-lift equipment. 
Ability to become proficient in the use of "AIM" Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology. 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, individual is required to pass a medical exam to assure physical ability to wear, use, and perform work in respirator, equipment.  Preferred Qualifications: Vocational/Technical training in Building Trades or Technical Field/Construction.

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.

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