FACILITIES SERVICES
Job Description
Facilities Maintenance & Construction
Painter
Job Code: 8855 – Contract Classified
Painter Construction
Department Introduction:
Facilities Maintenance and Facilities Construction are responsible for general maintenance, repair, alterations, and
renovations of all campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds.
Job Purpose:
Facilities Construction (FC) is the University of Washington’s in-house provider for construction and remodel work that, by
statute, must not exceed $90K for multi trade work and $45K for single trade work. Perform journey-level skilled painting
work on interior and exterior of buildings and facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Prepare surfaces for painting or finishing by scraping, sanding, washing, or otherwise removing dirt, grease, old
finishes and rust scale
 Remove paint from surfaces by using sanders, wire brushes and paint and varnish removers
 In preparation for painting, make minor repairs in plaster, sheetrock, metal, wood and masonry surfaces by filling
with materials, such as putty, caulks, fiberglass and resin
 Apply primers, sealers, stains, and undercoats with brushes, rollers, or spray painting equipment and striping
machines
 Paint machinery, piping, floors and walls
 Apply high-tech industrial enamels and epoxies
 Prepare and finish or refinish woodwork and casework
 Develop cost estimates for installation and repairs
 Mix and blend colors for a wide variety of paints, epoxies, and high performance industrial enamels for brushes,
rollers and conventional or airless sprayers
 Move furniture and place protective drop cloths, and tape baseboards, glass and other surfaces when needed
 While observing safety requirements clean brushes, rollers, spray and other painting equipment with water,
solvent, thinner or other appropriate cleaners to keep equipment and tools in good working condition
 Apply texture material to walls and ceilings using texture machines, pumps and hand tools
 Install, work from, and remove scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks, spider staging and other work platforms
 Operate vehicles and machinery such as vans, trucks, fork-lifts, scissor-lifts, and high rangers
 Load and unload materials and supplies
 Using respirators and protective clothing, provide required assistance in support of the asbestos and lead
abatement programs
 Operate and perform minor maintenance on sandblasters, power washers, stripping machines, airless and
conventional paint sprayers, and spray booth
 Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status and work progress, required project materials and
equipment
 May instruct semi-skilled workers
 Communicate and coordinate with other Facilities Services shops and other business partners such as Design
Services, Capital Projects Office and UW Technology to facilitate work
 Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work actions and conduct on the
job, including Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
 Comply with all University and Facilities Services policies and procedures, Facilities Maintenance & Construction
(FMC) protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols(IAP)
 Support all management directives and the vision and values of FMC
 Participate in and follow through with FMC process improvement initiatives (Balanced Scorecard, Lean, Ideas
Systems)
 Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled
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Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients,
colleagues and the campus community
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Core Competencies:
 Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
 Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
 Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
 Be responsible and accountable
 Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
 Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
 Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
 Exhibit a professional work ethic
 Continuously promote a safe work environment
Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a painter; OR full journey status as a painter in a union; OR four
years of applicable work experience
 Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis
 Requires valid State of Washington driver's license
 Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team
 Demonstrated excellence in effective verbal and written communication skills
 Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
 Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
 Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of
chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act) and OSHA
(Occupational Safety & Health Act) regulations
 Demonstrated experience refinishing and maintaining exterior woodwork finishes, e.g., varnished doors
 Demonstrated successful experience with basic computer technology
Conditions of Employment:
 Valid driver's license recognized by the state of Washington
 Commercial Driver’s License may be required
 Must be able to work in a smoke-free environment
 May be required to accept variable work shift
 Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job
 Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job
 Ability to lift and move heavy materials is required
 Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using appropriate safety procedures
 Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions
 A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for work assignments in nonhuman primate areas and in the UW Medical
Center
 A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire
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