Paint Supervisor

27884BR

FS Maintenance Services

Position Overview

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career look no farther than the University of Kansas. KU’s Facilities Services department supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds.

The Paint Supervisor at the University of Kansas oversees and coordinates the activities of the university’s paint and finishes team. This role involves supervising a team of painters, ensuring the timely completion of painting projects across campus, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The Paint Supervisor works closely with university departments to assess painting needs, develop project plans and execute painting projects efficiently while adhering to budgetary constraints.  Additionally the Paint Supervisor is responsible for training new painters, scheduling work assignments, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

This position requires the operation of a work-issued vehicle and requires the use of digital information systems for communication and resource tracking and planning. 

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!

KU is unable to provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

40% - Plans and coordinates painting projects across the university campus, including interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, facilities and structures.  Includes all wood finishes and paint booth operations.  Works directly with campus customers to develop project plans and estimates and ensures timely completion of the projects.  Supervise paint team to provide guidance, training and support as needed.  Monitor quality and timeliness of assigned work.  Work with outside contractors to estimate, procure services and oversee work through completion. Ensure quality and timely completion of assigned contracted work.  Ensure safety and adherence to campus standards and policies throughout.

20% - Assists carpentry manager in day to day operations of the carpentry/paint shop.  Coordinates with other FS trade shops and other operations units to ensure completion of work. 

20% - Maintain accurate records of costs, labor hours, materials used and other relevant documentation through the campus CMMS and time reporting systems.

10% - Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback and identify training needs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the painting team.  Oversee and/or perform all new hire, onboarding, offboarding, employee counselling and termination activities for the assigned units.

10% - Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
• Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures – both hot and cold, inside, and outdoors. Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Work planned and unplanned overtime as needed.
• Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Ryan Thomas
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

Please include the following with a completed online application: 

Advertised Salary Range

Minimum $55,000 annually ($26.44 hourly). Salary offers increase with relevant experience.

Application Review Begins

24-May-2024

Anticipated Start Date

17-Jun-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Job Family

Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.