PAINTER FOREMAN

Southern University-Baton Rouge - 4.0 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $24.10 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Facility maintenance painting Staff supervision Paint mixing systems Logistics Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Mid-level Material mixing Employee attendance management Construction painting surface preparation Updating inventory records Cleaning (surface preparation method) Order placement Cost estimate preparation Material cost estimating 2 years Full Job Description Salary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 226867 Department Southern University-Baton Rouge Opening Date 10/02/2026 Closing Date 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service. The Painter Foreman is responsible for the supervision, guidance, logistical support and limited administration to a group of Painters and Painter Masters at the Southern University and A&M College. Minimum Qualifications Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Four years of experience or training in the painting trade. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties Supervises a crew of Painters and Painter Masters, assigning work and inspecting it regularly; supervises and participates in mixing paints and matching colors; inspects surfaces before painting making sure surfaces are cleaned and ready for painting. Request quotes for requisitioning for painting supplies; monitor inventory of paint supplies; estimates job cost and amount of time to complete task along with material needed. Inspect areas requiring painting making sure of the cost and time. Monitor and maintain record of subordinate's attendance; conduct performance plannings and evaluations with subordinates as its designated time; make recommendation during hiring process; Update inventory supply list as needed making sure of the quantities available before submitting a request for a quote. Performs other related work as directed or required.

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The beginning salary is $24.10/hourly

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Mikhale R. Williams Southern University and A&M College P.O. Box 10400 Baton Rouge, LA 70813

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225-771-2680

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225-771-5617 Criminal background check and reference verification is required. The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

•Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others