Posting Details

Job Title	Painter
Requisition Number	RE36199
Working Title
Department Name	3CM00:Medical Center Physical Plant
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	40
Salary Range	$15.00-24.02/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. May work at heights above four feet; in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while on job sites.
Shift	7:30am – 4:00pm (Monday – Friday) Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include some nights(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response
Job Summary	Under the direction of the Supervisor and Department Management, the Painter receives and completes work orders while maintaining accurate records on material and labor used; Detects needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures; Smoothes and prepares surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint; Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers; Tapes, floats, finishes, and textures walls and ceilings; Removes graffiti from the interior and exterior of buildings; Repairs glass of building windows; Prepares all painted signs required by the Campus; Erects scaffolding or sets up ladder to perform tasks above ground level; and Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for work order processing. In addition, this position paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects; Stains, seals, and varnishes wood surfaces; Performs maintenance roof coatings and repairs; Performs mold and paint removal; Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures; Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition; Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.; Stores, handles and disposes of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures; Corrects unsafe conditions in work areas and reports any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately; and Ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Windows/Office; KRONOS; SAP
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	High School + 4-years Driver’s License — Preferred
Deadline to Apply	09/29/2022
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.