Painter II.

Union position (SEIU Level M), regular full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week). Onsite only in Hanover, NH.

About the role

Under minimal supervision or working independently, the Painter II completes quality painting projects requiring attention to appearance, function, and durability. Works as a lead member of a crew assigned to small-scale and/or routine projects, works independently, or with peers. Prepares surfaces for new coating materials, mixes coating materials according to specifications, applies coating materials to a variety of surfaces where appearance as well as surface protection are important, and is responsible for the care and maintenance of the tools and equipment employed in the painter’s trade.

Responsibilities

• Inspects smaller and routine sites to determine procedure, material, tools, and methodology needed.
• Inspects/audits completed work to confirm that work order requirements and expectations are met.
• Requests work orders; advises supervisor of materials/services required for repairs.
• May supervise crew in small-scale or routine projects.
• Communicates directly and respectfully with building occupants who may be inconvenienced or affected by scheduled work.
• Prepares surfaces for new finish, removing old finishes when necessary.
• Prepares new work by plugging holes, cleaning, and final sanding.
• Repairs surfaces using putty, plaster, joint compound, or other appropriate material.
• Selects pre-mixed paints/stains including enamels, glosses, specialty paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and shellacs.
• Thins, stirs, and mixes coating materials according to specific directions and needs.
• Matches, tints, tones, and blends coating materials.
• Prepares products per manufacturer’s instructions; uses mechanical mixer for volume blending.
• Applies products using appropriate brushes, rollers, spray, or other methods.
• Applies products using spray equipment in the spray booth.
• Applies special finish appearances such as simulating wood grain, marble, brick, tile, etc.
• Meets specifications regarding match, texture, decoration, thickness, and level on wall surfaces, architectural woodwork, and furniture.
• Ensures the coating finish meets surface protection requirements.
• Cleans brushes, rollers, spray equipment, and other tools; safely disposes of used paints and rags.
• Protects surrounding areas.
• Uses ladders, scaffold, and/or platforms safely.
• Learns from Painter III via working with and understanding procedures.
• Mentors Building Repair Technician I and Painter I on painting projects, explaining procedures and reasoning.
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications.
• Participates in division-wide culture and employee belonging initiatives and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three to five years of commercial/institutional painting experience.
• Valid driver’s license and qualified under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Able to interact successfully with the College community in a service-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard surface preparation and coating application methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of standard surface preparation and painting tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemicals to assist with removal of paints, urethanes, varnish, rust, and other difficult conditions.
• Knowledge of building up, shaping, and leveling surfaces with appropriate compounds.
• Skill to obtain finely smoothed surfaces.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to communicate work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, email, spreadsheets, smartphones, or tablets.
• Ability to document and record issues and procedures.
• Ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult conditions.
• Knowledge of safety regulations applicable to the use of ladders, ropes, harnesses, and scaffolds.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work: Driver Safety, OSHA 10 Hour class, Hazard Communication, Respirator (including fit and physical), Asbestos Awareness, EPA RRP Lead Training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work at heights, including on aerial lift/scissor platforms.

Working Conditions

• Works from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and aerial lifts.
• Work requires bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions.
• Involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and in areas that are dirty, smoky, or where fumes are present.
• Exposure to cuts, bruises, and more serious injuries while working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Involves wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons, overalls, gloves, and goggles.
• Work environments include laboratory settings, commercial kitchens, mechanical/electric rooms, roofs, private offices, public spaces, and student residential housing.

Pay

$33.48 per hour.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; Saturday/Sunday off.