C250063 – Trades Specialist Painter – Campus Operations Position Available In Erie, New York

Date Posted:

06/18/25

Applications Due:

06/30/25

Vacancy ID:

190545 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyUniversity at Buffalo TitleC250063

• Trades Specialist Painter
• Campus Operations Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade12 Bargaining UnitOSU
• Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $50425 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From8 AM To4:30 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyErie Street AddressXXX CityBuffalo StateNY Zip Code14214 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThis position is located within the Facilities Department at the University. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for:

• Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamel, or lacquer to interior and exterior surfaces, trimming and fixtures of buildings, to furniture, a variety of equipment, signs and like surfaces requiring protective or decorative treatment
• As required, erects scaffolding, swing stages, or ladders
• Prepares surfaces for painting using a variety of tools and materials including sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and if required removes paints using paint remover, blow torch, wire brush, or scraper
• Fills nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster or other filler
• Uses premixed paints or prepares paint tip match specified colors by mixing the required portions of pigment, oil, and thinners
• Paints surfaces using brush, spray gun, paint roller, or mittens
• May cover interior walls with wall coverings
• Measures wall to compute amount of wall covering required
• Prepares and cleans surfaces to be covered and cuts wall covering to proper lengths
• Mixes paste, brushes on back of wall covering, and places and smooths strips on wall Learn more:
• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have one or more of the following:

• Four (4) years of full-time experience in painting under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in painting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Candidates must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application. Candidates must be able to explain and demonstrate their skills and competency for this position.

Departmental Operation Needs:

The successful candidate:

• Necessary for the candidate to communicate well with other employees
• Need to possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
• Be driven to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
• Required to communicate well with the entire campus community and demonstrate a willingness to provide customer service and support when advised of problems and equipment malfunctions
• Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy
• Be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and climb and must have the ability to erect and work from scaffolds, swing stages, aerial/scissors lifts and ladders
• Qualified to wear a respirator and have knowledge of good safety practices
• Trained on paint abatement: lead
• Incumbent of this position must be willing and able to respond to after hour calls resulting from graffiti that may arise at any time of day or any day of the week
• This position requires traveling within and between campuses.

A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred, or candidate should otherwise demonstrate his/her capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Physical Demands:

Candidate will be working near electrical equipment, gas-fired equipment, pressure vessels, and other equipment and in conditions that could potentially be hazardous if industry best-practices and safety procedures are not followed. The successful candidate is required to have confidence in their own abilities, and be able to work safely and proficiently on this equipment and in this environment, at any time of day or day or week. Bending, twisting, ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Candidate must be able to stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, push and pulling of material and equipment and must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a college/university setting
• Assisted in the delivery of paints and other department materials
• Follow production schedule as required by the department supervisor
• Perform maintenance to High Pressure Low Volume paint spraying system to ensure optimal performance
• Experience to match and develop color samples as required, including stains, solid colors, and custom finishes in wood and metal
• Detect and identify written procedures, job related materials and transported materials
• To work with minimal supervision, and to ensure accuracy and completeness Additional CommentsUniversity at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameChristopher Donacik Telephone716-481-6639 Fax Email Addresscdonacik@buffalo.edu Address StreetXXX CityBuffalo StateNY Zip Code14214 Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
://ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57235