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Recruitment/Posting Title Painter I Job Category Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance Department IPO-Facilities Maintenance-Nwk Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Painter I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction, performs a variety of(decorative) painting work, including surface preparation, mixing, matching and applying paints, varnishes, stains and other materials and in painting, repainting and varnishing the interior and exterior of buildings and their furnishings by the brush, roller, spray or other assigned method of application.
Among the key duties of this position are the following
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Posting Number 24ST1685 Posting Open Date 07/15/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Painter I Job Category Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance Department IPO-Facilities Maintenance-Nwk Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Painter I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction, performs a variety of(decorative) painting work, including surface preparation, mixing, matching and applying paints, varnishes, stains and other materials and in painting, repainting and varnishing the interior and exterior of buildings and their furnishings by the brush, roller, spray or other assigned method of application.
Among the key duties of this position are the following
- Installs murals special fabrics and vinyl wall coverings.
- Assists with job planning and layouts.
- Washes walls and woodwork, scraps old and loose paint from varied types of surfaces, applies putty to holes needed to be filled, patches and tapes drywall and plasters walls where needed; uses primers and sealers, sizes reinforcing oils, paint removers, spackling compounds, binders, thinners, solvents and driers.
- Prior to the painting process, mixes paints to the proper consistency; matches colors; and as needed, add coloring; uses enamels, oil paints, water-based paints, lacquers, shellac, varnishes and stains.
- Using the brush, roller, spray or other assigned methods of application, paints wood, metal, brick and cement walls, floors and ceilings and the interior and exterior of buildings. Paints pipes, equipment, fences, metal roofs and other types of ironwork. Installs murals, special fabrics and vinyl wall coverings.
- Stains, varnishes and refinishes cabinets, desks, chairs, and other types of equipment and furnishings.
- As required, rigs and works from swing scaffolds at high elevations, including swing stages supported by Shooks or outriggers, a ladders, window jacks, ladder jacks, aluminum-or metal prefabricated scaffolding and /or wooden scaffolding, etc.
- Makes emergency repairs as required.
- Makes time and material estimates.
- Makes reports on times, supplies, and work completed. Maintains records as required.
- Attends training sessions as required.
- Keeps works area neat and orderly.
- Performs other duties as required which may include, but are not limited to other related facility duties.
- Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Trade school diploma or equivalent level of knowledge.
- Five (5) years of comprehensive experience in work involving the painting of the interior and exterior of buildings and structures.
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty (50) pounds, performing work on roof, scaffolds and ladders.
- Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). No significant exposures.
- Clean Driving Record
Posting Number 24ST1685 Posting Open Date 07/15/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a minimum of a Trade school diploma or equivalent level of knowledge?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of comprehensive experience in work involving the painting of the interior and exterior of buildings and structures.
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
- Writing Sample 1