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Lead Painter

Employer
St. John Fisher University
Location
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Title:

Lead Painter

Overview:

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities:

90% of time● Surveys buildings to determine painting needs and develops schedules for completion.● Applies paints, sealers, and solvents to interior and exterior building surfaces such as plaster, drywall, concrete and wood.● Performs special refinishing tasks including wood surface preparation, staining and sealing.● Plans summer painting projects in resident halls and classrooms. Interviews, trains & supervises summer student workers, purchases materials and supplies.● Performs building exterior and interior caulking, finish repair, mud and tape and texturing tasks.● Tracks material used on specific projects and documents for future reference.● Maintains inventory of materials, supplies and equipment.● Manages work performed by outside contractors for adherence to plans & specifications as well as all federal, state and local codes.● Writes specifications for repairs and new construction.● Research methods and materials required to complete assigned tasks.
● Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.● Planning and project management of assigned projects.● Train and direct the work of other Painters and skilled trades.
10% of time● Assist other skill trades in daily activities and renovation projects.

<1% of timeDuring times of unusually high workloads in other Facilities Services groups, duties may include assisting grounds, moving/set-up or housekeeping.

Education / Experience:

Associates Degree or two years of trade school training or equivalent experience plus a minimum of ten years’ experience as a painter. Certification in lead paint remediation is required. Expert knowledge of color matching, paint tinting is required. Must have valid NYS driver’s license.

Competencies / Skills:

● High level of knowledge of construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.● High level of quality painting, color matching, tinting, drywall & wood finishing and wallpapering skills.● Knowledgeable in all applicable codes, standards and regulations.● Project management of assigned projects requiring coordination and providing direction to other trades.● Conceptualize, design, cost estimate, schedule, develop bill of materials for assigned projects.● Ability to draw appropriate sketches to communicate details to other skilled trades● Develop a multi-discipline project schedule and coordinate trades.● Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material take-offs and cost estimates.● Safely operate and maintain all hand and power tools required to accomplish assignments.● Ability to effectively organize work to effectively perform job function
● Train and direct the work of other painters and skilled trades

Supervision of Employees:

Supervision of other skilled trade staff and unskilled workers may be required

Work Environment:

? Frequent inside and outdoor in all types of weather conditions; possible exposure to hazardous materials and severe weather conditions.? Exposed to normal working hazards associated with mechanical & electrical room environments. Atmosphere can be noisy in certain areas.

Equipment to be Used:

● All types of hand and power tools necessary to perform assigned tasks.● MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)● Fax, Printer, Copier, Telephone● Two way radio● All types of university vehicles and equipment including but not limited to fork trucks, platform trucks, boom lifts & ladders

Job Type:

Full-time

Work Hours:

40-hour work week

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

n/a

Minimum Number of References Requested :

0

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Work Location:

3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range:

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Notes:

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Number:

S00653P

Desired Start Date:

10/14/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background. 

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community. 

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