Painter

Painter

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number20121711Staff

Working TitlePainter

Pay Rate

Employment CategoryClerical/Support

Regular/TemporaryRegular

If temporary, list duration

Type of AppointmentFiscal

Contract Period12 month

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Position is under general supervision and performs work such as preparing and painting buildings, equipment, furniture, and various other surfaces.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 180,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces prior to painting.

Hand brush or roll paint buildings, areas, equipment, furniture and other surfaces.

Determine type and kind of materials needed, time allowance between coats and the number of coats required, adequacy of surface preparation and areas to be painted.

Apply primer, sealer and undercoats to walls and ceilings.

Thin material to proper consistency and mix and match paints to surfaces being painted.

Set up scaffolding as needed.

Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection) as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to effectively follow the principles, practices, and methods of painting.

Ability to effectively mix paint colors.

Ability to effectively prepare surfaces and apply primers, sealers, undercoats and thinners.

Ability to effectively operate equipment used in painting.

Ability to effectively follow safety precautions to be used when working with the necessary equipment.

Ability to effectively apply paint evenly and consistently on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.

Ability to paint above shoulder level for an extended period of time.

Ability to work at high elevations using ladders, scaffolding, or other appropriate means.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with various populations, the University community and the public.

Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Ability to work in an on-call capacity and inclement weather duties.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Bending, twisting and lifting weights to 100lbs.

Heights and working on elevations of 60 feet.

Work on ladders and lifts.

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent

Valid driver's license.

Experience in exterior/interior painting on metal, porous and finished surfaces.

Experience in working with sheet rock, plaster, and other surface preparations.

A background check will be required for the successful applicant.

Names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful candidate.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date05/21/2025

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants