Painter

Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

This is an entry level position to assist with Operations & Maintenance customer service mission of providing the University community with an environment that is comfortable and inviting. Keeps the interior and exterior painted surfaces of the campus facilities in good condition by preparing and applying the proper finishes to the designated areas. Occasionally assists with carpentry work and performs work of a related nature as assigned.

Determine sequences of paint operations and methods to be used including need or advisability for scaffolding and rigging, color blending and matching required, type and amount of materials needed, and areas to be painted per submitted work orders;

Estimate time frame for completion of job;

Repair and prepare surfaces to be painted, including patching, cleaning, scraping, sanding, priming, etc.

Hand brush, roll & spray paint campus buildings, areas, equipment & furniture, including mixing, blending and matching of paints & stains.

Perform such typical operations as applying decorative and/or protective finish coats to office furniture such as, but not limited to, desks, chairs, cabinets, etc.

Perform related duties as assigned and provides assistance to other trades as needed.

High school diploma/ GED with a minimum of 1-year professional related work experience in the commercial or residential field required.

Prefer vocational/technical training in building maintenance with emphasis on surface preparation, painting techniques, caulking and basic light carpentry.

Valid driver's license required.

Must possess basic computer skills.

Must possess the ability to: regularly perform work duties requiring medium heavy to maximum lift & carry weight up to 50 lbs; to climb/work overhead on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, etc; repetitively bend, stoop, twist, reach, stand, walk, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time; work outside in adverse weather conditions if necessary.

Must be able to work any and all hours necessary to meet the needs of the University and Operations & Maintenance Department.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.