Painter, General Maintenance

Painter needed at Milford Public Schools.

Salary and Benefits per contract.
Interested applicants must apply through this posting to be considered.
No phone calls please.

POSITION TITLE: MAINTENANCE AA

PAY GRADE: Per Union Contract

UNION: Local 2018

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: PAINTER - Under general supervision performs skilled trade work including the mixing, matching, applying paint and completing touchups to various surfaces under the jurisdiction of the Milford Public Schools property as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Degree or GED

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL: This position is considered essential. Essential personnel are required to report to work even if the Milford Public Schools suspends normal operations during inclement weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).
• Performs skilled trade work including the installation, operation, maintenance, inspection, painting, monitoring, service and repair of network, low voltage, mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and structural systems.
o Apply paint to surfaces to various surfaces including, but not limited to canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets

o Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes as directed Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting as needed

o Clean walls to ensure proper adherence

o Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection

o Calculate amounts of required materials

o Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior painting

o Select and buy paint and supplies from vendors

o Apply several coats according to paint directions

o Tape off areas when needed

o Apply touchups or second coats Remove paint splatters when finished

o Clean up all equipment, including brushes Interpret building and safety codes, drawings, blue prints, schematics and to diagrams.

Respond to Facilities Department issues of all nature and have the insight to identify the need for additional resources and take corrective action as needed.

Strength: Medium/Heavy - exert force to 5-100 lbs. May involve significant stand/walk/push/pull.

Physical Demands: Ability to work in confined areas and sustain long periods of bending. Occasional climbing, balancing, crouching and crawling. Frequent stooping, reaching, kneeling, handling, fingering, talking and hearing.

Vision: occasional near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision.

Environmental Conditions: Climate controlled office setting and exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Administrators

DISCLAIMER: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position. Duties may vary from incumbent to incumbent.