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About Westfield State University: In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.
Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.
Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.
Our Values Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.
- Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
- Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
- Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
- Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
- Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
- Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.
Job Description: Campus Title: Painter I
State Job Title: Painter I
Department: Trades
Job Code: H14X31
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Funding: 7115-0100
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Timeframe: 52 Weeks
Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (some nights and weekends may be required)
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Painter II, Trades supervisor, and Director of Facilities and Operations; receives assignments through School Dude, email, and/or verbal communication.
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $1,930.85 Bi-Weekly
Working Conditions: Painters stand for long periods of time; work outdoors in all types of weather; are exposed to noxious gas and fumes; work on ladders and/or scaffolding at heights greater than 10 feet; lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs; may be exposed to high-speed vehicular traffic; may work in confined areas; may work varied shifts, weekends and nights.
General Statement of Duties: Maintains campus buildings by selecting, purchasing, and applying paints, varnishes, and stains to all types of surfaces; adheres to safety standards; oversees the work of others assigned to assist in special projects; trains and supervises summer workers.
Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include but not limited to:
Essential: - Applies appropriate materials to complete work orders, including selecting type and color of paints, varnishes or stains for the surface, blends and prepares the same for proper color match.
- Estimates the length of time, cost, quantities of materials and manpower to complete projects.
- Reads instructions on layouts to understand work to be done.
- Confers with supervisors, department heads and the other painters or trades personnel to ensure projects are completed expeditiously while maintaining cost-effective goals of the department.
- Prepares reports to track and maintain the paint/painting supply inventory for all buildings.
- Applies paints, varnishes, and stain to all types of surfaces including but not limited to all buildings, athletic fields, roadways, and parking lots.
- Prepares surfaces for painting using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Operates, cleans, and maintains hand and power tools related to the trade.
- Oversees the work of summer painters and assists them with painting projects.
- Follows accepted safety practices for operating equipment used to gain access to areas needing painting.
Requirements: Qualifications Required at Hire: - Knowledge of the practices and techniques of painting.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of paints, varnishes, and stains as well as painting tools.
- Knowledge of the practices and techniques of mixing and matching paints.
- Knowledge of the properties, characteristics, and methods of preparation of wood, glass, metal, plaster, cement, and other surfaces for painting.
- Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures relative to the uses of ladders, scaffold, and other climbing equipment.
- Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in painting.
- Knowledge of the chemical solvents used to prepare surfaces.
- Skill in applying paints and other finishes by brush, cloth air gun, roller, sprayer, etc.
Qualifications Acquired on Job: - Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities in connection with painting work.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: - At least one year of full-time, or the equivalent part-time, experience in painting work or any of the substitutions listed on the state job specifications.
Additional Information: Salary: Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .
Employee Benefits: Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.
- Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
- Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
- Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
- Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
- Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .
Disability Accommodations Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.
Background Check Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.
Application Instructions: An online application is required. A resume and cover letter may be attached but this is not required.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 24, 2025. The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalist have been selected.
NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.
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