Painter II (Multiple Positions)

University Facility Services (UFS) is looking to fill a Painter II in our Paint Shop. We are looking for an experienced painter who can join our team and assist in a variety of tasks in support of keeping our campus beautiful. Painters at the University of Arizona must have the ability to apply various paints to walls, ceilings, equipment, signage, and additional irregular surfaces such as parking lots, streets, and athletic fields.

University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• Applies paints, stains, surface preparatory materials and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate according to Material Safety Data Sheets within established hazardous materials guidelines.
• Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with customer.
• Updates surfaces that need to be repainted that have become old or faded as directed.
• Prepares and implements line striping layouts for streets, parking lots and athletic fields according to ADOT and the various Athletic requirements.
• Identifies, safely handles and appropriately disposes of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials and other hazardous materials.
• Will reapply or add new graphics and signs such as handicap parking, ramps, and other areas that are required by ADOT, Safety and ADA agencies.
• Applies different kinds of paint, stains, lacquer and/or other types of resins or finishes to buildings, furniture, equipment and other structures as needed.
• Washes, scrapes, sands, torches and/or smooths interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials.
• Installs, repairs and maintains drywall, wall texturing and ceiling acoustic texturing.
• Cleans equipment, paint mixing area and work area.
• Operates compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment and other small power equipment.
• Operates Heavy Equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts and swing stages to heights of 80 feet.
• Erects various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach surfaces in the work area.
• Perform maintenance painting of campus infrastructure, including handrails, light posts, security bollards, fire hydrants, safety rails, doors, gutters, stem walls, and building structures.
• Complete billable work assignments including surface preparation, taping, priming, and finish coating of interior spaces of offices, common areas, walls, restrooms, stairwells, closets, and customer service areas. Paint and refinish furniture and fixtures such as bookcases, filing cabinets, tables, desks, ceiling tiles, and ceiling grids. Perform floor sealing and surface preparation, including grinding with floor grinders.
• Communicate effectively with building managers and administrators to coordinate work and address customer service needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to paint, stain, and understanding of proper surface preparatory materials.
• Ability to discern correct color applications. Ability to install and maintain drywall.
• Knowledge of proper line striping layouts for streets, parking lots, according to ADOT and state/federal regulations.
• Skills with heavy equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts, swing stages, compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Journeyman level position. Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical training and/or experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license upon employment. At least 2 years of licensed driving experience. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• 7 years of painting experience.
• Commercial and/or residential experience.
• University setting experience.