PAINTER I

To prepare surfaces and apply paint or other finishes to building interiors, exteriors, equipment and furnishings. Responsible for the safe performance of professional skills associated with preparation of surfaces and application of paint or other finishes to buildings interiors and exteriors, equipment and furnishings. Description of Duties

• Prepares material, room, or equipment surfaces for painting; mix, match, and apply paint, varnish shellac, enamel and other finishes.
• Performs area clean up and rearrangement after job has been completed.
• Maintains and clean brushes, ladders, paints, drop cloths and other equipment used in trade.
• Cuts and inserts glass.
• Preventative maintenance, and emergency repair or scheduled work at night or on weekends.
• Assists other trades and teams when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received Direct supervision from the assigned supervisor. Supervision Given None.

Required Education Completion of 6th grade, or ability to read and write English and perform basic mathematics. Preferred Education N / A Licenses / Certifications As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business.

Per University of Texas System Policy , applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six month history.

Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s). Required Experience Six months experience as a painter.

Preferred Experience N / A Equipment Tools, techniques, and tools common to trade. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.

Must be able to perform strenuous physical duties, including but not limited to those listed above. Exposure to inside and outside environments;

hot, dry, wet, cold; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dampness, dust, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort.

Duties may involve the carrying, lifting and moving of heavy objects, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion;

climbing, balancing, and working on ladders, scaffolds up to ft. in air. Exposure to paints, shellacs, thinners, and other chemicals common to the trade.

Danger of falls, chemicals, electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment. Other This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Physical Capabilities N / A Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 06 / 27 / Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.

In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of , the Title IX of the Education Amendments of , Section of the Rehabilitation Act of , and the Americans with Disabilities Act of , as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application.

The confidential information includes the following : *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity / Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.

We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three calendar days.