Scope
Repairs and paints interior and exterior walls, woodwork, fixtures and other components of university structures. Performs general maintenance duties.

Responsibilities
Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old finish, applying putty, plaster or otherwise repairing surface damage, or taping and floating sheetrock. Properly protects surfaces not to be painted by taping, masking or covering. Evaluate surfaces and select appropriate paint or other finish material to be applied. Prepare finish material and mix additives to obtain desired color and consistency. Apply finish with spayer, roller or brush. Assist with general maintenance to include minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry projects, etc.

Qualifications
Three years professional experience as a painter with verifiable local references.
Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of finish materials appropriate for different applications. Must be capable of identifying paint and woodwork finishes and matching colors and sheens.
Demonstrate a general knowledge of building maintenance.
Ability to prioritize work requests and work with minimum supervision.
Ability to climb stairs, work from a ladder, platform lift or scaffolding, and lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
Must be available for emergency on-call duty on a periodic schedule.
Able to speak, read and write the English language; possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with university staff and students.
Ability to comply with safety policies, workplace guidelines, and attendance requirements.
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable by University carrier.
Successful completion of an employment and criminal history background check required.

Work Schedules
Work is typically nights (10:30pm – 7am) Monday – Friday, however scheduled hours may change for special events or to meet the needs of the facility. Duties may include weekend, holiday, overtime and on-call work.

Equipment Operated
University vehicles, compressors, sprayers, power washers, scaffolding and mechanical lifts, shop and hand tools.

About St. Edward’s University
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of over 5,300 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward’s community, as the university pursues an ambitious plan to be recognized as one of the best small universities in the country.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a SEU application to: Assistant Director, Physical Plant, Campus Mail Box 1044, St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704-6489. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers.

Posted: 04/17/08
Available: Immediately