Trades Specialist Painter, Campus Operations
- University at Buffalo
- Amherst, New York
- Full Time
Trades Specialist Painter, Campus Operations
Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jun 17, 2025
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Position Information
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Position Title
Trades Specialist Painter, Campus Operations
Classification Title
Trades Specialist (Painter)
Department
Campus Operations
Posting Number
C250063
Posting Link
Employer
State
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term
Permanent/Contingent Permanent
Classified Position Type
Non-Competitive Classified
Temporary Until
Salary Grade
SG12
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
This position is located within the Facilities Department at the University. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for:
Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamel, or lacquer to interior and exterior surfaces, trimming and fixtures of buildings, to furniture, a variety of equipment, signs and like surfaces requiring protective or decorative treatment
As required, erects scaffolding, swing stages, or ladders
Prepares surfaces for painting using a variety of tools and materials including sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and if required removes paints using paint remover, blow torch, wire brush, or scraper
Fills nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster or other filler
Uses premixed paints or prepares paint tip match specified colors by mixing the required portions of pigment, oil, and thinners
Paints surfaces using brush, spray gun, paint roller, or mittens
May cover interior walls with wall coverings
Measures wall to compute amount of wall covering required
Prepares and cleans surfaces to be covered and cuts wall covering to proper lengths
Mixes paste, brushes on back of wall covering, and places and smooths strips on wall
Learn more:
Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Departmental Operating Needs
The incumbent must have a journey level understanding of painting work, preparing surfaces and ordering materials.
The successful candidate:
Necessary for the candidate to communicate well with other employees
Need to possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
Be driven to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
Required to communicate well with the entire campus community and demonstrate a willingness to provide customer service and support when advised of problems and equipment malfunctions
Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy
Be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and climb and must have the ability to erect and work from scaffolds, swing stages, aerial/scissors lifts and ladders
Qualified to wear a respirator and have knowledge of good safety practices
Trained on paint abatement: lead
Incumbent of this position must be willing and able to respond to after hour calls resulting from graffiti that may arise at any time of day or any day of the week
This position requires traveling within and between campuses. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred, or candidate should otherwise demonstrate his/her capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have one or more of the following:
Four (4) years of full-time experience in painting under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program.*
Equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in painting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Candidates must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application. Candidates must be able to explain and demonstrate their skills and competency for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a college/university setting
Assisted in the delivery of paints and other department materials
Follow production schedule as required by the department supervisor
Perform maintenance to High Pressure Low Volume paint spraying system to ensure optimal performance
Experience to match and develop color samples as required, including stains, solid colors, and custom finishes in wood and metal
Detect and identify written procedures, related materials and transported materials
To work with minimal supervision, and to ensure accuracy and completeness
Physical Demands
Candidate will be working near electrical equipment, gas-fired equipment, pressure vessels, and other equipment and in conditions that could potentially be hazardous if industry best-practices and safety procedures are not followed. The successful candidate is required to have confidence in their own abilities, and be able to work safely and proficiently on this equipment and in this environment, at any time of day or day or week.
Bending, twisting, ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Candidate must be able to stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, push and pulling of material and equipment and must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.
Salary Range
$50,425
Additional Salary Information
Work Days
Weekdays - Monday - Friday
Work Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Background Check Notification
Employment in this position will be contingent on the university's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Christopher Donacik
Contact's Pronouns
he, him, his
Contact's Title
Assistant Director
Contact's Email
...
Contact's Phone
...
Posting Dates
Posted
06/16/2025
Deadline for Applicants
06/30/2025
Date to be Filled
For more information, click the "How to " button.
Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jun 17, 2025
View more categories
Job Details
Company
Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Position Title
Trades Specialist Painter, Campus Operations
Classification Title
Trades Specialist (Painter)
Department
Campus Operations
Posting Number
C250063
Posting Link
Employer
State
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term
Permanent/Contingent Permanent
Classified Position Type
Non-Competitive Classified
Temporary Until
Salary Grade
SG12
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
This position is located within the Facilities Department at the University. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for:
Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamel, or lacquer to interior and exterior surfaces, trimming and fixtures of buildings, to furniture, a variety of equipment, signs and like surfaces requiring protective or decorative treatment
As required, erects scaffolding, swing stages, or ladders
Prepares surfaces for painting using a variety of tools and materials including sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and if required removes paints using paint remover, blow torch, wire brush, or scraper
Fills nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster or other filler
Uses premixed paints or prepares paint tip match specified colors by mixing the required portions of pigment, oil, and thinners
Paints surfaces using brush, spray gun, paint roller, or mittens
May cover interior walls with wall coverings
Measures wall to compute amount of wall covering required
Prepares and cleans surfaces to be covered and cuts wall covering to proper lengths
Mixes paste, brushes on back of wall covering, and places and smooths strips on wall
Learn more:
Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Departmental Operating Needs
The incumbent must have a journey level understanding of painting work, preparing surfaces and ordering materials.
The successful candidate:
Necessary for the candidate to communicate well with other employees
Need to possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
Be driven to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
Required to communicate well with the entire campus community and demonstrate a willingness to provide customer service and support when advised of problems and equipment malfunctions
Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy
Be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and climb and must have the ability to erect and work from scaffolds, swing stages, aerial/scissors lifts and ladders
Qualified to wear a respirator and have knowledge of good safety practices
Trained on paint abatement: lead
Incumbent of this position must be willing and able to respond to after hour calls resulting from graffiti that may arise at any time of day or any day of the week
This position requires traveling within and between campuses. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred, or candidate should otherwise demonstrate his/her capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have one or more of the following:
Four (4) years of full-time experience in painting under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program.*
Equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in painting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Candidates must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application. Candidates must be able to explain and demonstrate their skills and competency for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a college/university setting
Assisted in the delivery of paints and other department materials
Follow production schedule as required by the department supervisor
Perform maintenance to High Pressure Low Volume paint spraying system to ensure optimal performance
Experience to match and develop color samples as required, including stains, solid colors, and custom finishes in wood and metal
Detect and identify written procedures, related materials and transported materials
To work with minimal supervision, and to ensure accuracy and completeness
Physical Demands
Candidate will be working near electrical equipment, gas-fired equipment, pressure vessels, and other equipment and in conditions that could potentially be hazardous if industry best-practices and safety procedures are not followed. The successful candidate is required to have confidence in their own abilities, and be able to work safely and proficiently on this equipment and in this environment, at any time of day or day or week.
Bending, twisting, ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Candidate must be able to stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, push and pulling of material and equipment and must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.
Salary Range
$50,425
Additional Salary Information
Work Days
Weekdays - Monday - Friday
Work Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Background Check Notification
Employment in this position will be contingent on the university's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Christopher Donacik
Contact's Pronouns
he, him, his
Contact's Title
Assistant Director
Contact's Email
...
Contact's Phone
...
Posting Dates
Posted
06/16/2025
Deadline for Applicants
06/30/2025
Date to be Filled
For more information, click the "How to " button.
Job ID: 483880639
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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