Job Title: Summer Paint Crew

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Building & Equipment Maintenance

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

Position Summary: The job of Paint Crew Member is for the purpose/s of providing painting services with specific responsibility for preparing, painting and/or staining a variety of surfaces; ensuring completion of projects in accordance with standards; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at the job site.

General Purpose: Work with the paint crew for the purpose of completing projects in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining quality and meeting standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Paint interior and exterior surfaces as needed sometimes using up to an 8 foot ladder
• Work with a team of individuals painting dorms and other odd jobs over the summer
• Prepare dorm rooms using brushes, rollers and sprayers
• Work with co-workers to complete painting projects throughout residence halls, academic buildings, and administrative offices
• Scrapes, sands, and joint compounds, fillers, etc. to surfaces needing repair work
• Applies caulks, joint compounds fillers, etc., to surfaces
• Moves furniture in and out of dorm rooms, equipment, etc., to prevent paint splatters
• Use drop cloths and similar protective covers to provide protection to personal property, furniture, floors, etc.
• Insure all work sites/spaces are left neat, clean, and professional, including removal of tools, trash, sweeping or vacuuming floors
• Maintains tools and equipment (e.g. cleans brushes, sprayers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability and safe operating condition
• Transport a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at each job site

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Arm and hand strength
• Attention to detail
• Physical Dexterity, Strength, and Balance
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs. up a set of stairs
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education:

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Age 18 and up

Experience:

Minimal Experience:

• Previous paint experience is desirable, but not required

Special Note: In this position you are exposed to solvents and glue products. Paint contains carcinogens and appropriate care should be taken when exposed. In addition, these products may cause irritation to the lungs, eyes or skin when used improperly. Paint should be applied in well-ventilated areas. Appropriate protection, such as goggles and gloves will be provided and should be used when necessary. Persons with contact lenses may encounter difficulty with paint fumes. It has been shown to cause irritation to the eyes of those that wear them.

Physical Demands: The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 20% walking, and 75% standing
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear
• The employee is frequently required to reach, bend, squat/crouch, stoop, and kneel
• The employee is frequently required to climb up and down secured ladder
• The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, or move up to 50 pounds

Special Instructions to applicants:

*The full application package should include: resume, cover letter as well as contact information for references.

*Start/end dates - May 16, 2022 - August 12, 2022

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).