Painter Lead Worker

This is a full-time, fiscal year permanent appointment position in the Physical Plant department reporting to the General Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor. Hours are primarily Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Employee in this class is under general supervision. Work performed in assisting with painting in areas of the entire college.

Essential Job Functions:
Performs skilled painting on campus properties.
Determines type and kind of materials needed, time allowance between coats and number of coats required, adequacy of surface preparation, and areas to be painted.
Thins material to proper consistency and mixes and matches paints to surfaces being painted.
Supervises and assigns work to painters of a lower classification.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Completion of the tenth grade.
Progressively responsible experience in painting at the journeyman level.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of painting.
Knowledge of paints, colors and mixing of colors.
Knowledge of surface preparation, primers, sealers, undercoats and thinners.
Knowledge of the equipment used in painting.
Knowledge of the safety precautions to be used when working with necessary equipment.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of supervision.
Ability to paint evenly, consistently and efficiently.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to instruct and supervise other painters of lower classification.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
Resume is required with application (faxed resumes and applications will not be accepted).
A background check will be required for the successful candidate.

Closing Date: September 18, 2006

Related terms: Community College, Higher Learning, Full-time, Painter
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered an applicant, an official Southwest employment application, resume and transcript(s), if applicable, must be on file the date of closing or when the review process begins. For an a official application, please log onto our website at www.southwest.tn.edu, or contact the Office of Human Resources, 737 Union Avenue, Room 105, Memphis, TN 38103-3322. Applications will not be considered if not complete. Southwest is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Telephone (901) 333.5340 for ADA accommodations.