Painter Jobs

Req #: 226457
Department: HUB
Posting Date: 09/11/2023
Closing Info: Closes On 09/25/2023
Salary: $4609 - $6118 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The Husky Union Building (HUB) is a 275,000 sq. ft. facility that serves as the center of the UW community life and complements the student experience through an extensive variety of cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs. These programs provide the opportunity to balance course work and free time in the Husky Experience.
The HUB is a student-centered organization that values participatory decision-making. Through volunteerism, its boards, committees, and student employment, the HUB offers first-hand experience in citizenship and educates students in leadership, social responsibility, and values. In all its processes, the HUB encourages self-directed activity, giving maximum opportunity for self-realization and for growth in individual social competency and group effectiveness.
At the UW, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move furniture and place protective drop cloths, tape baseboards, glass and other surfaces as needed; Return moved furniture and clean work area when job is done; Clean brushes, rollers and other equipment with appropriate cleaners to keep equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license required. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Supervision
• The successful candidate will work independently in the normal course of a given work day, but will be available for direction from the HUB Assistant Director of Facilities. Standard shift: M-F; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Order paint and paint supplies. Manage the department’s paint inventory, making sure new paint matches the current colors used in the building using drawdowns etc. Adhere to all safety requirements disposing of old paint and related materials according to EH&S.
• Install and work from a variety of work platforms including scaffolding, ladders and aerial lifts.
• Develop preliminary cost estimates for installation and repairs.
• Prepare and finish or refinish wood work and cabinets
• May perform work in other trades.
• Prepare surfaces for painting or finishing; Make repairs in sheetrock, metal, wood and masonry surfaces; Tape and flush smooth wall sheetrock joints; apply texture materials to walls and ceilings. Install wall protection materials such as Acrovyn or chair rail crash guards. Repair/replace wall fabric.
• Maintain signage throughout the building. Maintain Toter castors and painted stencils on garbage cans.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a painter, OR full-journey status as a painter in a union, OR four years applicable work experience.
• Apply primers, sealers, stains, under coats and finish coats using a variety of methods and techniques.
• Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce all shop safety procedures using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Skill in assembly and installation of various wall accessories. Bulletin boards, T.V. monitors, cord management, art work with security hardware, shelves including floating, mug racks, furniture, etc. and signage throughout building. Install soap dispensers and paper towel holders when needed.
• Ability to use various hand and power tools in our shop. Drills, saws etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
• Direct supervision from the HUB Assistant Director of Facilities.
• May direct helpers as needed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.