Painter

Gonzaga University, United States

Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 23 May 2024

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Who We Are
At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.
Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
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Position Title Painter
Posting Number S2220P
Department Maintenance
Work Schedule
Non-exempt, multiple shifts, full-time: Department services Gonzaga University community on various day, evening, weekend shifts. Generally, shifts are assigned, and reassignment to other shifts may occur over time.
Employment Status Regular
Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date
Hours per Week 40
Months per Year 12
Job Purpose
​​​Perform any combination of painting sealing and finishing duties described in the essential functions to maintain and repair University property using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. Work in a variety of settings, including dormitories, food service areas, administrative offices, academic buildings and outdoors.​
The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $43,756 – $51,478.
The full internal range is $43,756 – $59,200
Anticipated/Budgeted Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 43,756-51,478
Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 43756
Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 51479
Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 59200


Essential Functions


Essential Function Category Title Painting, Sealing and Finishing Surfaces
% of time for section 90%
Function Details
  • ​​​​​Operate hand and power tools, compressors, sprayers, and other shop equipment as needed.
  • Use sound judgment to analyze surface maintenance painting or finishing situations and determine the appropriate action to be taken, within limits of standard practice. Identify potential problems that require corrective action.
  • Plan and perform maintenance duties in a timely manner according to schedules, utilizing knowledge of University maintenance policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
    • Power washing and cleaning materials and techniques.
    • Painting, brush, roller, or spray application techniques for all types of materials familiar to painting trade.
    • Taping, sanding, texturing and finishing drywall surfaces.
    • Layout and applying wall coverings and fabrics.
    • Seal and protect all types of surfaces including wood, steel, concrete, brick, metal paneling, plaster. etc.
    • Finishing or refinishing furniture or woodwork.
    • Designing, creating, installing University signs utilizing University guidelines.

  • Procure necessary parts and equipment utilizing University resources (warehouse) and appropriate outside vendors.
  • The ability to convert an idea, identified by a customer, into a functional end product.
  • Fills in after-hours and on weekends as required. Subject to after-hour callbacks for emergencies.
  • Essential functions listed here require the physical and environmental demands in order to carry out these duties. ​


Other Functions


Other Functions
  • Participate positively in department meetings, training activities, continuing education programs and other associated department activities.
  • The ability to perform skills in other maintenance crafts.
  • Other duties as assigned.


University Competencies


University Work Values
Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice
• Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes
Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership
• Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community
Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity
• Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential
Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
• Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds
Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology
• Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life
Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability
• Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards


Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required


Degree Required HS diploma or GED
Certifications and/or Licensures required
​N/A
Knowledge Required Specialist Knowledge in field
Years Experience Required 5-7.99 years
Minimum Qualifications
  • Five years work experience (appropriate trade school education or course work may substitute.)
  • ​Knowledge of building maintenance, repair techniques, and materials.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use various power equipment, including sprayers, compressors, hand tools, etc.
  • Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions related to the building and maintenance trades.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as, establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other staff, faculty, and students.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting to complete daily activities according to work schedule received from the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment to analyze maintenance painting related repairs.
  • Demonstrated ability to determine the appropriate action in resolving an issue, within the protocol and standard practice.
  • Valid driver’s license; proven driving ability with good driving record.
  • Ability to work on weekends, shift work, overtime, and on-call.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical as required for the position.
Desired Qualifications
​N/A
Physical / Environmental Qualifications
​These physical and environmental demands are considered essential to completing the essential functions. ​
  • ​​Frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather, dirt, and dust.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Extensive use of back, arms, and legs required to perform various job tasks.
  • Ability to operate power equipment including vehicles and forklifts.
  • Ability to handle routine exposure to chemicals, aerosols, thinners, solvents, paints, and various types of building materials.
  • Work in various positions including standing for long periods of time and occasionally working at elevated heights.
  • Ability to be mobile campus-wide for appropriate business needs.


Posting Detail Information


Open Date 05/09/2024
Close Date 05/23/2024
Open Until Filled No
Application Review Begins On 05/23/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Clery Statement
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.
A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery . A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.

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