Purpose of Position

Under general supervision of the Manager of Plant Operations, the Painter works in a multi-functional team made up of other painters, carpenters and roofers to perform skilled painting work at the experienced trade level in painting, caulking, and patching both exterior and interior surfaces of buildings, equipment and other structural surfaces. These duties are performed either on the 1st shift, a weekend shift or another alternative shift based on the needs of the University.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Prepares and cleans surfaces by use of sandpaper, burners, scrapers, sanding machines, dusters and paint removers
• Caulks windows, doors, and other openings as well as fills cracks, holes or joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives
• Applies primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood, drywall, or metal for finish coats
• Applies paint, stain, varnish, enamel or other finishes to equipment, buildings, or other structures using brushes, spray guns or rollers
• Performs glazing, paper hanging and repairing of plaster
• Applies waterproof materials to exterior of buildings
• Prepares and applies ingredients to texture ceilings
• Mix and match colors of paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies
• Erect and remove portable metal scaffolding or ladders to work above ground level
• Cleans brushes, containers, spray guns and other equipment following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Operates university vehicles and equipment

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains excellent communication/customer service with Building Coordinators and all other DFM Supervisors
• Communicates bi-laterally with other supervisors within DFM to coordinate work activities between groups
• Performs other duties as required

Knowledge and Skills Essential for Success

• Mechanical & operational knowledge of all machines & tools related to the painting trade, including their uses, repair and maintenance
• Ability to provide on-the-job training/coaching to team members in your field of expertise
• Basic computer skills to access/send emails and perform data entry into the maintenance work order system

• High School Diploma/GED 
• At least three years of professional experience as a painter
• The ability to work from a ladder or other elevated work platform
• The ability to operate a WKU vehicle

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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