Painter/General Maintenance
- Employer
- St. Edward's University
- Location
- Austin, TX
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities
- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management & Sustainability
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Painter/General Maintenance
Facilities
Overview
Repairs and paints interior and exterior walls, woodwork, fixtures and other components of university structures. Performs general maintenance duties.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old finish, applying putty, plaster or otherwise repairing surface damage, or taping and floating sheetrock.
- Properly protects surfaces not to be painted by taping, masking or covering.
- Evaluate surfaces and select appropriate paint or other finish material to be applied.
- Prepare finish material and mix additives to obtain desired color and consistency.
- Apply finish with spayer, roller or brush.
- Assist with general maintenance to include minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry projects, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Three years professional experience as a painter with verifiable local references.
- Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of finish materials appropriate for different applications.
- Must be capable of identifying paint and woodwork finishes and matching colors and sheens.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of building maintenance.
- Ability to prioritize work requests and work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to climb stairs, work from a ladder, platform lift or scaffolding, and lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
- Must be available for emergency on-call duty on a periodic schedule.
- Able to speak, read and write the English language; possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with university staff and students.
- Ability to comply with safety policies, workplace guidelines, and attendance requirements.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license, good driving record, and be insurable by University carrier.
- Successful candidate must complete an employment and/or criminal history background check.
Work Schedules
Work schedule is 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday Friday. However, scheduled hours may change for special events or to meet the needs of the facility. Duties may include weekend, holiday, overtime and on-call work.
Equipment Operated
University vehicles, compressors, sprayers, power washers, scaffolding and mechanical lifts, shop and hand tools.
Reference #: J19002
Posted: 1/8/2019
Available: Immediately
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Organization
St. Edward’s University: One of America’s Best Colleges
St. Edward’s is a dynamic, nationally ranked, Catholic university where teaching, learning, leadership and service come together to contribute to a better world. For more than a decade, we’ve been named one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. Located in the thriving city of Austin, Texas, with partner universities in 16 countries, our impact extends across the globe.
An Education for Today and a Lifetime
St. Edward’s offers an extraordinary educational environment that challenges, inspires and empowers students to make a difference in their world. Our academic community is dedicated to providing undergraduate, graduate and adult-learner degree programs that meet the demands of our times, preparing students to lead and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, our liberal arts education emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning and multicultural understanding. Students enjoy the advantages of small classes and personal attention coupled with innovative facilities and advanced technology. And they benefit from valuable real-world experience through research, internships, service and study abroad. Through the abundant learning opportunities a St. Edward’s education provides, our students gain the knowledge and skills they need to pursue fulfilling careers and purposeful lives.
Quick Facts About St. Edward’s
- 13:1 Student-faculty Ratio
- 18 Average class size
- 50+ Undergraduate areas of study
- 7 Graduate degree programs
- 10 Adult undergraduate programs
- 4,620 Students enrolled
- 4,023 Undergraduate students
- 54 Countries represented
Our Achievements Draw National Recognition
A commitment to students, faculty and a stellar academic environment that’s second to none has placed St. Edward’s in the national spotlight.
- Since 2003, St. Edward’s has consistently been recognized in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of “America’s Best Colleges.” Currently, we’re 13th among universities in the Western Region.
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Forbes, Princeton Review and Washington Monthly include St. Edward’s on their lists of the best universities in the country.
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We’ve recently been ranked one of the top 10 “Best Colleges in Texas” by two highly respected college assessment groups: College Factual (2015) and Niche (2016).
- St. Edward’s has been named the nation’s top producer of U.S. Fulbright Students among master’s-granting institutions in 2015–2016. For the last six years, St. Edward’s has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Students, with a record 13 finalists and 10 winners in 2015. Since 2004, our students have won 37 Fulbright grants.
Strategic Planning Guides Our Success
From 1999 to 2015, St. Edward’s increased overall enrollment by 25%. And our donors contributed more than $152 million during that time. This record generosity helped grow our endowment to more than $95 million and provided important funding for new buildings and capital improvements. See how we’re continuing the momentum of that success in the years ahead. Read about our strategic priorities for 2018.
Learn more about St. Edward’s.
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