Painter (Temporary)

Painter (Temporary)

GENERAL DUTIES Under supervision, does inside and outside patching and painting of a general nature, including all coats, performs related work. Works on and from ladders, platforms and scaffolds as jobs may require. Erects ladders. May rig lines and scaffolds. Prepares, fills and primes surfaces for painting. Mixes paint components and matches colors. Applies paint with a brush, roller or spray gun to surfaces. Applies plasters to surfaces. Takes proper care of all materials, tools and equipment. Keeps work records as required. May operate a motor vehicle in the performance as assigned duties.

CONTRACT TITLE Painter FLSA Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty five colleges within the dynamic City University New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community. The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.

Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York (CUNY), is seeking a qualified Painter for a temporary assignment to assist with painting, surface preparation, and general finishing work throughout the College's facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities Prepare walls, ceilings, doors, and other surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, and patching. Apply paint, primer, stains, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces as assigned. Repair minor cracks, holes, and imperfections in walls, ceilings, and other surfaces before painting. Remove old paint, wallpaper, and other surface coverings as needed. Select and prepare appropriate paints, coatings, and materials for assigned projects. Use brushes, rollers, spray equipment, and other painting tools safely and effectively. Protect furniture, floors, equipment, and surrounding areas from paint spills and damage. Perform touch-up painting and finish repairs throughout the College's buildings and facilities. Assist with painting projects in classrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, and other campus areas. Inspect completed work to ensure surfaces are properly covered and finished. Follow established safety procedures when handling paints, solvents, ladders, and painting equipment. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and properly store tools and materials. Coordinate with Facilities staff and other trades to complete maintenance and renovation projects. Report material needs, damaged surfaces, and additional maintenance requirements to the designated supervisor. Perform other painting-related duties within the scope of the assignment as directed by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Five (5) years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter; or At least three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter and sufficient full-time satisfactory apprentice painter experience to make up a total of five (5) years of acceptable experience. Six (6) months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice painter experience. Note: A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain positions. Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify you. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate: 45.01

BENEFITS

• CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.