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Whitman College Painter in Walla Walla, Washington
WHITMAN COLLEGE
Located in the historic community of Walla Walla{rel="noopener noreferrer"}, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
Whitman College{rel="noopener noreferrer"} is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).
POSITION PURPOSE
The Painter is responsible for performing skilled painting work on interiors and exteriors of buildings and facilities and helps provide oversight to contracted painting services. The Painter performs a variety of journeyman/woman-level duties in skilled painting work. The Painter will also be assigned maintenance duties in support of other Facilities Services departments and other projects as needed. This technician consults with the Maintenance Manager on all matters involving the operation, maintenance and work scheduling.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assure that surfaces for painting or finishing are properly prepared by scraping, sanding, washing or otherwise removing dirt, old finishes, scale or rust from surfaces; removing paint from surfaces by using sanders, wire brushes, paint and varnish removers in a safe manner.
Determine need for patching cracks in plaster, drywall, wood or other materials and determine the proper filler materials and finishing technique, utilizing proper paints and applications for painting projects.
Maintain a neat work area by placing drop cloths or plastic to protect adjacent surfaces. Tape baseboards, glass and other surfaces with masking tape and/or paper for protection. Protect workspace and the public from harm using proper guarding, barriers, caution tape and warning signs.
Install, work from, and remove scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks and other work platforms while adhering to proper safety rules and precautions.
Mix and blend colors for all types of pigmented paints; mix latex, oil paints, enamels, varnishes and all types of materials to proper consistency for brush, roller or spray painting equipment.
Professionally apply primers, sealers, and undercoats to surfaces with brushes, rollers, or spray painting equipment.
Maintain equipment by cleaning brushes, rollers, spray and other painting equipment using the proper solvents, thinners and other materials, observing safety requirements after every use.
Assure adherence to safety rules and precautions when operating the ladder truck or other service trucks.
Maintain inventory and a well-organized shop and service vehicle.
Check computerized work order system and organize schedule on a daily basis.
Maintain accurate records of paint colors in campus buildings.
Consult daily with the Maintenance Manager for prioritizing and scheduling projects. Assist with other maintenance projects and technicians to perform other duties as needed.
Work within the safety regulations for federal, state, and Whitman College. Actively participate in the accident prevention progr