Job Function
Education
Description
External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule InformationMonday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.
Advertised Salary $40,000 Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 10/27/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/08/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information
Classification Title Painter II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This is painting work of journeyman level. Work includes assignments involving employment of all standard trade practices and skills. The work often includes finishing surfaces where standards of beauty, harmony, and workmanship are exacting. The work is performed under general direction and is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion for appearance and durability.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Considerable knowledge of the characteristics and uses of various kinds of paints, varnishes, enamel, and shellacs.
- Considerable knowledge of proper methods of preparing various surfaces for painting and finishing,
- Some knowledge of glazing and paper hanging techniques.
- Skill in painting with hand brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and all other duties as needed by supervisor and/or foreman.
- Ability stand, walk, stoop, squat, climb stairs, work from standard and/or extended ladder, work with hands above head and lift up to 75 lbs during a normal 8 hours work shift.
- Ability to work under adverse weather conditions (heat, rain cold).
- Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Cleans and prepares surfaces to be painted by use of sandpaper, steel wool or soap and water; sandblasts surfaces preparatory to painting.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Paints interior and exterior walls and ceilings of buildings with brush roller or spray gun, as needed; may varnish, stain, shellac or otherwise finish desks, doors, cabinets, moldings and floors.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Trims windows and doors; caulks cracks and glazes windows.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Finishes sheet rock.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Performs incidental duties such as erecting and moving scaffolds, washing walls and cleaning up after job.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Performs any other type of work related to building maintenance and as assigned by supervisor.
Percentage of time 5
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Lisa Johnson Recruitment Contact Email lisawc@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7453
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Job ID: 80898021
