Painter

Classification Title Facility Maintenance Technician-Building Trades Working Title Painter Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC Job Category 7 Position Number 030581 Department Facilities Operations

• Paint Shop

• 41000M Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

Employee must be skilled in the following tasks:

• Knowledgeable with methods and materials for cabinet finishing

• Skilled in preparing and finishing cabinets for existing buildings and new renovations

• Skilled in preparing, priming, and painting of interior/exterior walls and building furnishings

• Graffiti removal including chemical solutions or mechanical equipment

• Skilled in mixing and matching various paints

• Knowledge and experience with industrial coatings

• Skilled with drywall preparation and finishing

• Ability to maintain or repair airless, HVLP, and conventional pneumatic spray systems

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Knowledge of preparation and finishing of cabinetry and painting of interior and exterior walls.

• Perform methods of painting and refinishing to all surfaces pertaining to campus facilities including wood, drywall, masonry, and metal surfaces.

• Knowledge and experience in industrial coating applications.

• Ability to operate all tools and machinery necessary for applied finishes and graffiti removal.

• Ability to communicate and interact well with other employees and departments.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others and the campus community as a whole.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, state and local building codes, environmental agency requirements and life safety standards.

• Ability to operate university-owned vehicles with a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of progressive experience in the preparation and finishing of cabinetry and painting of interior and exterior walls.

• Ability to communicate and interact well with other employees and departments.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates and the campus community as a whole.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, state and local building codes, environmental agency requirements and life safety standards.

Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours

6:00 A.M.

• 3:00 P.M. or 7:00 A.M.

• 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Due to the inaccessibility of some educational areas during normal working hours, work schedules may vary. Position is subject to call back on evenings and weekends should emergencies occur.

Designated as MANDATORY, this position is expected to be available for work during university emergencies, closings, and adverse weather conditions.

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position

Employee will be subject to several extremes of heat, cold, dust and dirt on a daily basis. Heavy lifting in excess of 50-100 pounds is also required on a limited basis. Call back situations may necessitate emergency repairs in extremes of inclement weather.

Overall Competency Level Journey Salary Grade Equivalency Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $34,180 - $45,320 Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Knowledge-Technical: Performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard building systems. Provides technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause. Mentors other technicians.

Problem Solving: Anticipates and proactively pursues facilities-related maintenance issues and/or problems. Recognizes inherent problems with procedures and practices and makes suggestions for improvement. May include management, peers, and subordinates in the decision-making process to gain the support and acceptance of all parties.

Client/Customer Service: Identifies and resolves trends and work issues that impact service delivery to groups or individual customers. Makes recommendations to improve service delivery based on customer feedback. Makes recommendations to streamline processes/procedures, remove barriers, and link resources for efficient and effective customer service. Develops creative, alternative solutions to respond to complex service needs.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 05/17/2024 Closing Date 06/16/2024 Competency Level Statement If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level. Special Instructions to Applicants

Please list 3 professional references in the application.

Must be able to provide copy of valid driver's license.

Appalachian State University Benefits Information:https://hr.appstate.edu/hr-services/benefits

Finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Search Chair Name Anthony Trivette Search Chair Email trivetteag@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Posting Number 201502618P Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46122