Painter

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Maintenance

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month (240 days)

SALARY:  Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule    

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Operations Supervisor or Designee

POSITION SUMMARY:

A painter works under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Supervisor and is responsible for preparing surfaces to be painted and for the application of paints and stains commonly used to protect, color, or provide texture to surfaces such as walls, doors, door and window frames, furniture, ceilings, panels, and other surfaces.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED. 
• Valid Driver License.
• At least three years of experience as a painter.
• Knowledge of common practices used to provide work site protection during painting projects.
• Knowledge of proper surface preparation to ensure proper adhesion of paints and/or stains.
• Knowledge of different types of paints and their appropriate applications.
• Knowledge of paint matching and mixing.
• Ability to properly apply paints and stains using a variety of application devices including brushes, rollers, sponges, and spray equipment.
• Ability to use a variety of handheld and power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
• Basic computer skills, including internet browsing, emails, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Ability to read and interpret paint specifications, including preparation and application directions and requirements.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform manual labor both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to interpret demands and organize responses in a fast paced and ever changing work environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Evidence of completion of a training program or technical course that focuses on professional painting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares work area to protect carpet, furniture, and other objects during painting projects.
• Repairs surface defects and prepares surfaces for painting or staining.
• Color matches or mixes paints and stains.
• Selects types of paints after close assessment and evaluation of site conditions to ensure proper type of paints are applied to surfaces.
• Applies paints and stains using a variety of application devices including brushes, rollers, sponges, and spray equipment.
• Utilizes a variety of handheld and power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts during painting activities.
• Reads and interprets paint specifications, including preparation and application directions and requirements.
• Cleans surfaces and buildings utilizing softwash or power wash machines.
• Maintains a neat and safe work area.
• Receives, completes, and updates work orders utilizing a work order management system.
• Performs other duties as requested. 

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
• Interaction with Others:  Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration.  Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines.  Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
• Concentration:  Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.  Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli.  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
• Stressful Circumstances:  Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.  Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process.  Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
• Independent Judgment:  Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
• Organizational Skills:  Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact:  Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Attendance and Dependability:  Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work.  Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance.  Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures.  Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.