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Developed for Equal Opportunity
CLASS TITLE:
Pay Grade: 41
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Plans and oversees painting and related activities; supervises staff assigned to the Paint Shop.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:
Plans and manages an on-going painting program for the University.
Supervises Paint Shop Supervisor, Painters, Plasterers, Sign Painters, and other classified, temporary or student employees engaged in painting and related activities in the Paint Shop; has authority and responsibility to exercise independent judgment in:
Planning and directing the work activities of employees; assigning and monitoring work duties and responsibilities; establishing and modifying work methods, schedules, and priorities.
Interviewing job applicants and conducting performance evaluations of classified employees.
Recommending formal personnel actions (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion, discipline, layoff/recall) for assigned employees and initiating appropriate action to implement recommendations.
Communicating and enforcing policies and procedures; resolving problems; addressing employee concerns and complaints and adjusting grievances.
Monitoring and maintaining records of employees' work hours, overtime/compensatory time, sick leave, vacation, performance, and related information; authorizing time worked and recommending the approval/disapproval of leave requests.
Ensuring appropriate training of staff; identifying training needs; developing and implementing training activities.
Interprets blueprints for area estimation; confers with architects and building curator to determine needs (e.g., color scheme, paint type, etc.).
Inspects progress and completed jobs.
Recommends staffing needs.
Maintains records on all projects (e.g., requisitions, materials and equipment used, personnel, time to completion).
Initiates paperwork for the purchases of paint, supplies, and equipment; monitors inventory and costs.
Performs related duties as required.
REPORTS TO:
Structures Manager or other designated supervisor

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, heights, variable weather conditions, and potentially dangerous equipment (e.g., sand blaster); requires light physical effort (e.g., stooping, bending, walking, lifting) to check work progress, demonstrate painting techniques, etc., and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g., sand bags, pressure washer); may occasionally climb scaffolding; requires on-campus travel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; painting apprenticeship preferred. A minimum of five years skilled painting experience, to include two years supervisory experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to supervise, interview, evaluate, discipline, and train employees.
Ability to plan and direct work activities, to manage time effectively, and set priorities.
Ability to resolve problems independently and make decisions.
4. Skill in interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g., to gather information about jobs, to schedule work to be done, to transmit work directives).
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Ability to interpret and apply blueprints.
Knowledge of inventory control.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of paint properties and color schemes.
10. Skill in painting.
11. Knowledge of painting and preparation procedures.
12. Skill in use of painting tools and equipment (e.g., roller brush, spraying equipment, etc.).
13. Skill in plaster and wallpaper procedures.
14. Knowledge of related safety procedures.
15. Ability to perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages) and mathematics associated with trade applications.
16. Ability to read and comprehend a variety of written material.
17. Skill in written communication (e.g., to complete forms, to compose memos, letters, and reports).
18. Ability to demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds.
Other Requirements:
Issued: 06-30-91
Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.
Last Revised: 01-01-95 EEO Code: 6A
This description is intended to illustrate the level of work difficulty and kinds of job duties that may be assigned to positions in this classification and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required in an individual position. The use of a particular expression or illustration to describe duties does not exclude the assignment of other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. The described job duties do not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
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