Trades Lead - Journey Painter

CURRENT INTERNAL SLCSD CANDIDATES ONLY

Work Calendar: 242

FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Administrative Designee

Wage Range: $69,014 to $76,823 annually

Salary Schedule/Lane: 68/G-1

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2025

Priority Screen Date: 06/14/2025

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CURRENT INTERNAL SLCSD CANDIDATES ONLY

Position Available: 1

Note: Only 1 candidate from either the Painter or Carpenter work group will be selected as the Trades Lead Title

JOB SUMMARY

The Journey Painter plays a key role in ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of school facilities. This role involves repairing, preparing, and painting a wide variety of surfaces to ensure optimal functionality and aesthetics. This position requires managing inventory to ensure the timely availability of materials and ensuring that all work is completed in compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and manufacturer specifications. In addition, the Trades Lead – Journey Painter will support the Area Supervisor by assigning work orders, reviewing and approving invoices, and performing other administrative and organizational tasks.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent must have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. Must be a current internal SLCSD employee and hold a current trades title
2. High school diploma or equivalent
3. Completion of a technical training education/apprenticeship program in painting or a related field, or five (5) years of full-time job-related experience
4. Experience and ability to use painting equipment, hand tools, and power tools
5. Experience interpreting schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, building plans, and other specifications
6. Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English
7. Basic experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and experience using data-based software
8. Utah driver’s license and evidence of insurability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Six (6) or more years of full-time job-related experience
2. Previous experience working for a school district or other public entity
3. Utah Construction Trades Licensure
4. Spanish or other language proficiency, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare various surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, masking, repairing nail holes, cracks, and joints, removing existing paint, priming surfaces, etc.
2. Paint and apply various finishes, primers, and sealers to various surfaces, including buildings, parking lots, game courts, walls, furniture, structures, etc., using brushes, rollers, or sprayers
3. Mix paint and coatings to achieve the appropriate color and consistency
4. Move furniture and other materials at jobsites to protect from painting overspray or dripping; clean worksite debris and return worksites to operational order
5. Set up scaffolding and use ladders safely to perform tasks above ground level; operate equipment, including lifts, compactors, and tractors
6. Inspect facilities to identify areas in need of repair and painting, including inspecting facilities for vandalism, graffiti, or other damage
7. Remove graffiti and vandalism to ensure that facilities are safe, comfortable, and in effective operating condition
8. Maintain tools and equipment to ensure that equipment is available and in safe operating condition
9. Repair, adjust, remove, and install mechanical door lock hardware; repair and replace concrete, bleachers, shingles, siding, gutters, and other exterior features
10. Prepare and complete documentation such as work orders, reports, inventory orders, etc., to convey information and provide written support of work activities
11. Request equipment and supplies to maintain needed inventory and ensure the availability of required items
12. Coordinate and communicate effectively with building administrators, custodians, and other trades to complete projects and work orders in an efficient and timely manner
13. Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns
14. Transport a variety of items (tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to ensure the availability of needed materials and equipment at job sites
15. Perform routine maintenance and safety checks to ensure that items are available and in safe working condition
16. Complete work in accordance with federal, state, and local codes, manufacturer’s recommendations, health and safety standards, and generally accepted painting principles
17. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders
18. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to convey or gather information required to perform job functions
19. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
20. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform job duties
21. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
22. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
23. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
24. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES – TRADES LEAD

1. Review and equitably assign work orders to the appropriate trades staff in a timely manner
2. Appropriately prioritize work orders to ensure continuity of district operations
3. Ensure that all work orders are completed and contain appropriate documentation, including an accurate accounting of materials used
4. Review and approve all invoices associated with work orders and capital projects to ensure proper accountability and completion; ensure final invoices are accurate and properly reflect time, rates to be paid, and materials used
5. When applicable, coordinate with other trades to ensure smooth and efficient completion of work orders and projects
6. Serve as a point of contact to communicate with building administrators, custodians, and others regarding the status of work orders and projects within their respective buildings
7. Coordinate equipment rentals when specialized equipment is required for projects or operations
8. Serve as a liaison for contractors, explaining the scope and timeline for projects, overseeing the contractors’ involvement in projects, and ensuring satisfactory completion of projects
9. Oversee and facilitate equipment maintenance and supply inventories to ensure continuity of operations
10. For capital projects, coordinate with the purchasing department to design the scope of work, write bid specifications, and support the bidding and award process. Upon award, oversee and coordinate the project walk-through, scheduling, change orders, satisfactory completion, and closure.
11. Assist the Area Supervisor during emergencies, as needed; serve in the capacity of the Area Supervisor when the Area Supervisor is unavailable

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 5% crawling through tunnels, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness, and may respond to district emergencies during irregular hours.

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