Maintenance Assistant Painter

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Binghamton University

Title Maintenance Assistant Painter

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $44560 to $54773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 4400 Vestal Parkway

City Vestal

State NY

Zip Code 13902

Duties Description A Maintenance Assistant Painter performs a variety of semi-skilled activities in preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint, varnish and other finishes and stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture and equipment. Incumbents, in learning and perfecting skills, may perform journeyman activities under direct or indirect supervision or after receiving detailed instruction. Maintenance Assistants may supervise maintenance helpers, laborers, and other unskilled workers in performing painting tasks. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, arranging, assembling and erecting scaffolding and ladders; placement of drop cloths over shrubs, furniture, floors, etc. to avoid splattering; moving furniture and equipment from areas to be painted; prepare surfaces for painting by washing, use of paint remover, blowtorch, wire brush or chipping hammer, and by sanding; remove electrical wallplates and replace when painting is finished; fill cracks, crevices and holes with putty, plaster, etc.; mix paints to achieve desired colors; paint surfaces using brush, spray gun, paint roller or mittens; may install or replace window glass; cleansequipment and cleans work areas of spotted paint and dirt; may assist in covering interior walls with wall coverings.Maintenance Assistants use hand and portable power tools and shop equipment appropriate to the area to which they areassigned. They may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment and may become involved in snow removal. This individual must develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system, KRONOS timemanagement system, and purchasing system as implemented on their level in their area.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive position. Candidates must possess two years of experience in the painting trade working under the supervision of a skilled journeyman painter or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course. Additionally candidate must possess the following job skills:? Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the painting trade.? Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment, and material of the painting trade.? Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle in NYS.? Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.? Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instruction.? Ability to supervise the activities of a subordinate staff.? Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.? Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

Additional Comments The initial assignment for this position will be in the Painting Department on the 7:00 am to 3:30 pm shift. Position works Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday as pass days. Since the nature of the campus requires continuous service and emergencies may arise during other than normal work hours, employee in thisposition will be required to provide a home telephone number and be willing to accept emergency call-ins and overtime work when necessary.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Binghamton University

Telephone 607-777-2187

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 4400 Vestal Parkway E

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13903

Notes on Applying *Interested candidates should submit a Binghamton University Employment application to the Office of Human Resources in person or by email to [email protected]://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/jobs/bu_employ_app_accessible.pdf