University of Southern Indiana
Painter - Maintenance MechanicPosted
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Job Description
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Title: Maintenance Mechanic - Painter
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facility Operations and Planning
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Grade 9: $18.70/hour
EEO Job Group: 6 E7
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Maintenance Mechanic - Painter.
Perform wide range of maintenance work, with a concentration in painting and drywall, in a multi-building complex under direct supervision of the Lead Maintenance Mechanic. Will plan, coordinate, and carry out construction, maintenance, painting and equipment installations according to applicable codes and standards.
Duties/Responsibilities
* Order materials needed, and make the installations and applications required for completion of drywall/painting projects while ensuring that the work conforms to codes.
* Tend to the preventive and general needs for maintenance of the University's structures, equipment, furnishings, and systems and for various assignments for repair and rehabilitation projects.
* Perform basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks, and tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, furniture, and systems.
* Repair and/or install windows, doors, partitions, coiling components, floor tiles, cove base, stair treads, wall coverings, and roofs.
* Maintain inventory of painting components and supplies. Assist in maintaining building supplies, tools, equipment, and spare parts.
* Construct metal stud walls, install drywall, apply mud, tape and corner and edge trim, sand and finish to be ready for paint.
* Prepare surface to accept paint as necessary including sanding, scraping, chip, washing, sand blasting, etc.
* Apply prime paint and finish paint to walls, ceilings, devices, fixtures, trim, poles, frames, surfaces (interior and exterior).
* Remove and apply wall coverings. Install and repair wall trim pieces, floor edging, and floor coverings.
* Assemble furniture, seats, and other equipment.
* Set up furniture and equipment for special and academic events.
* Perform snow removal and paving work as required.
* Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Vocational training and/or experience in trades including painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or heating.
* Valid driver's license required.
* Must be conversant with the basics of other crafts in the building trades and capable of supervising assistants on the job.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
* On-the-job experience in the painting and carpentry trades preferred.
* Preferred qualifications include four years' experience in journey-level of a trade named above.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
* Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
* Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
* Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
* Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year - accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.
Application Process
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Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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