Painting Tech I

About the role

The Painting Tech I position at Liberty University involves applying coats of paint, varnish, and stain to maintain and protect interior and exterior surfaces. This role requires independent work and adherence to established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time and performs duties as assigned by the Painting Supervisor or Lead.
• Works 1st or 2nd shift and participates in the “Available to Work” rotation as needed, including emergency or non-routine maintenance after hours.
• Demonstrates familiarity with standard painting trade concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ensures proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Sands and removes old paint, tapes, muds, textures walls and ceilings, applies coatings, fills nail holes, cracks, and joints, primes surfaces, erects scaffolding or sets up ladders, and assists with other painting tasks.
• Performs job functions following instructions and established guidelines.
• Affixes and maintains own hand tools required to perform trade-related tasks.
• Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, including protective eyewear, ear protection, hard hats, gloves, steel or composite-toed shoes, respirators/masks, reflective safety vests, and harnesses/lanyards when operating aerial lifts.
• Stays updated on emerging technologies, processes, products, and industry benchmarks relevant to the painting trade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Credentials

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1+ year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
• Strong desire to grow, improve, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Clean, professional appearance; courteous, detail-oriented, self-motivated, diligent, and trustworthy.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain aerial lift certifications, operate aerial lifts, and work safely at heights.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Regularly required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry materials up to 50+ pounds.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Indoor and outdoor settings, including climate-controlled offices and active construction sites.
• Physical Activity: Bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, and stooping.
• Weather Conditions: Regularly required to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and humidity.
• Working at Heights: May involve working at heights or in physically demanding conditions on active job sites.