Painter - Jupiter, FL

Painter - Jupiter, FL

Job no:539333
Work type:Staff Full-Time
Location:Palm Beach
Categories:Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades
Department:37021000 - SR-FACILITIES

Classification Title:

Painter

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Completion of ninth (9th) grade and two (2) years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Painter will have experience in painting residential, commercial, or industrial structures, and a strong understanding of surface preparation, color mixing, and finishing techniques. Will have experience in drywall patch and finishing. You will be responsible for transforming spaces through high-quality painting and ensuring all work meets client and safety standards.

• Prepare surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, sanding, or filling holes and cracks.
• Protect surfaces not being painted using masking tape and other materials.
• Apply paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers.
• Mix and match paint colors to desired specifications.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean and safe condition.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and team members as needed.
• Ensure work is completed according to project specifications, timelines, and safety guidelines.

Expected Salary:

$22-$26 per hour.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of ninth grade and two years of relevant experience.

The ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, is an essential function of this position.

Preferred:

• 5 years of painting experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and written skills.
• Previous experience working in a research, hospital, or university setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of power tools and drills for mixing and sanding.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions.

This position is open until filled.

This is a time-limited position.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please visit Accessibility at UF.

Health Assessment Required:

Yes.

Please note that by submitting your application for this position, you are participating in an initial screening process for the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted to complete a secondary application through the University of Florida’s system prior to the interview. Thank you for considering this career opportunity.

To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.ufl.edu/ Job number for this vacancy is <539333> and the deadline date to apply is . If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call the Florida Relay System

The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.

Company Description

The scientists of The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology work at the exciting interface of chemistry, biology and technology. We blend leading-edge expertise and resources to illuminate the molecular basis of health and disease. Employing unique and advanced tools of drug discovery, we pursue novel treatments for a world of unmet medical needs, in areas including genetic diseases, infectious diseases, brain disorders, autoimmune diseases and cancers.

The scientists of The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology work at the exciting interface of chemistry, biology and technology. We blend leading-edge expertise and resources to illuminate the molecular basis of health and disease. Employing unique and advanced tools of drug discovery, we pursue novel treatments for a world of unmet medical needs, in areas including genetic diseases, infectious diseases, brain disorders, autoimmune diseases and cancers.