Painter

Painter

University of Alabama at Birmingham

in Birmingham, AL

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Type: Full-Time

Salary: Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.05

Posted: 05/07/2025

Category: Facilities Management

Description

Painter (Campus Maintenance)

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Description Maintains and repairs painted surfaces and wall coverings. Performs skilled painting work and installs wall coverings on a wide variety of surfaces. Reads, understands, and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer's operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC & special equipment, building structures and finishes. May be called upon to perform the work of or assist other maintenance personnel, including carpenters, masons, maintenance technicians, HVAC mechanics, electricians, plumbers, general mechanics, etc. Responds to requests for maintenance and service from building occupants.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.05 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications).

Qualifications

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Essential Accountabilities:

Performs repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations of sheet metal items to include heating, ventilating, and air conditioning ducts and equipment, exhaust hoods, grilles and diffusers, housings, cabinets, pitch cups, gutters, and other similar items.

Fabricates sheet metal items to include heating, ventilating, and air conditioning ducts and equipment; exhaust hoods; grilles and diffusers; housings; cabinets; pitch cups; gutters; and other similar items.

Maintains and operates hand tools and powered sheet metal fabricating equipment such as press brakes, shears, rollers, slitters, welding equipment and other similar items.

Develops sheet metal layouts according to design drawings, sketches and an analysis of the job site.

Performs other duties assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of painting principles, methods, materials with use of hand tools

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guest, management, and staff

Ability to work alone efficiently, productively, and with minimal supervision

Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include:

Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet

Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus

Working in confined spaces

Working within extreme temperature ranges

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (Must be able to work a flexible work schedule) (Subject to change to meet the needs of the University and department).

Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience, as it relates to the needs of this job announcement.

For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit:

Primary Location: University

Job Category: Facilities

Organization: 112302000 Campus Maintenance

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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