Painter Position Available In Montgomery, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Position Summary: The Painter role at Austin Peay State University involves preparing and painting various surfaces under general supervision. Responsibilities include surface preparation, color mixing, applying paints, and operating painting equipment. The job requires physical abilities to work at heights, lift weights, and work with different materials. Applicants must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience in painting and surface preparation. References and a background check are mandatory.
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Painter Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number 20121711Staff
Working Title Painter
Pay Rate Employment Category Clerical/Support
Regular/Temporary Regular
If temporary, list duration Type of Appointment Fiscal
Contract Period 12 month
Position Summary Information Position Summary Position is under general supervision and performs work such as preparing and painting buildings, equipment, furniture, and various other surfaces. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 180,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Prepare surfaces prior to painting.
Hand brush or roll paint buildings, areas, equipment, furniture and other surfaces.
Determine type and kind of materials needed, time allowance between coats and the number of coats required, adequacy of surface preparation and areas to be painted.
Apply primer, sealer and undercoats to walls and ceilings.
Thin material to proper consistency and mix and match paints to surfaces being painted.
Set up scaffolding as needed.
Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection) as required.
Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to effectively follow the principles, practices, and methods of painting.
Ability to effectively mix paint colors.
Ability to effectively prepare surfaces and apply primers, sealers, undercoats and thinners.
Ability to effectively operate equipment used in painting.
Ability to effectively follow safety precautions to be used when working with the necessary equipment.
Ability to effectively apply paint evenly and consistently on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
Ability to paint above shoulder level for an extended period of time.
Ability to work at high elevations using ladders, scaffolding, or other appropriate means.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with various populations, the University community and the public.
Ability to read and follow written instructions.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Ability to work in an on-call capacity and inclement weather duties.
Physical Requirements 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.
Bending, twisting and lifting weights to 100lbs.
Heights and working on elevations of 60 feet.
Work on ladders and lifts. Required Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent
Valid driver’s license.
Experience in exterior/interior painting on metal, porous and finished surfaces.
Experience in working with sheet rock, plaster, and other surface preparations.
A background check will be required for the successful applicant.
Names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful candidate. Posting Detail Information Open Date 05/21/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
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