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College of Coastal Georgia

Painter

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A Painter applies paint to walls of houses or buildings, including interior and exterior walls. Prepares wall surfaces before painting. May specialize in painting industrial structures.

$45,154 / year median in Georgia

+13% projected growth

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Job ID:
303132 About Us Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia! Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/ Job Summary The painter is responsible for maintaining and improving the appearance, safety, and condition of the college building and facilities through painting, finishing, and surface preparation work. This position performs interior and exterior painting of academic buildings, student housing, and other campus properties. This position is designated by the institution as Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work during emergencies, campus closures, or other situations as determined by the College. Responsibilities 1
  • Prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces of campus buildings, including classrooms, offices, student housing and common areas. 2
  • Perform surface preparation work such as sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and priming to ensure quality work. 3
  • Repair damaged drywall, plaster, and other wall surfaces prior to painting. 4
  • Maintain the appearance and preservation of the campus facilities through scheduled painting and touch up projects. 5
  • Apply paints, stains, varnishes, sealants, and protective coating using brushes, rollers and spray equipment. 6
  • Estimate materials needed for projects and assist with ordering, receiving and inventory of painting supplies. 7
  • Operate and maintain painting tools, equipment, lifts, and scaffolding. 8
  • Respond to work orders and complete painting projects in a timely and professional manner. 9
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Other Required Qualifications Must possess a current valid drivers license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing. Required Experience Five years of professional painting, finishing, or closely related facilities maintenance experience. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, climb ladders, perform tasks at varying heights, ability to, lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of painting techniques, drywall repair, safety regulations, building maintenance practices, handling and disposal of paint. SKILLS Skilled in preparing surfaces, applying paint, stains, and varnishes. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Conditions of Employment Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community Equal Employment Opportunity The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.