NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS  

Position Description

 

 

POSITION TITLE:	Painter
LOCATION	Maintenance Office
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:	12 month / 240 days
SUPERVISOR:	Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA STATUS:	Non-Exempt

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Perform advanced skilled work of painting and plastering to maintain school buildings and related facilities.  

 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program. 
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the trade. 
• Preferred: A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)  

• Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
•  Assist supervisor in leadership and management functions in the shop.
•  Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff; evaluate and make recommendations to the supervisor.
•  Manage the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative
• maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
•  Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
•  Assist in writing specifications and reviewing plans.
•  Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
•  Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
•  Manage communication with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
•  Communicate and coordinate work with other trades, as necessary.
•  Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
•  Train and assess job performance of shop personnel.
•  Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
•  Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
•  Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
•  Evaluate equipment and building systems.
•  Procure parts and services with vendors.
•  Coordinate warranty repairs.
•  Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of a trade; knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; ability to use and operate tools and machinery associate with trade; thorough knowledge of hazards and safe precautions associated with the trade; ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects; ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; ability to estimate material and time required for various jobs; ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, etc.; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Proficient in the use of computers and job-related software.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

 

REQUIREMENTS

• References - Applicants must submit two (2) written references; references should be from a current or previous supervisor. 
• Successful outcomes of the following background investigations/tests are required before any offer of employment can be finalized:
• Tuberculosis Screening/TestFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver’s license. 
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. 

 

Nottoway County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.