Facilities Maintenance Painter

Job Description Summary:

UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for the Facilities Painter.

This position is responsible for performing and/or assisting others in a wide range of skilled tasks required to maintain UCAR|NCAR facilities interior, exterior finishes. Commercial and semi-industrial skill requirements include: safety compliance, masking, mixing, patching, caulking, and painting experience using brushes, rollers, and/or spraying equipment. Applicants must be proficient in the use and application of a variety of finishing products such as latex, oil-base, and epoxies. All facilities maintenance personnel are expected to participate in seasonal snow removal activities as needed.

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Regular

Hiring Range: $52,657 - $65,821

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until the end of October 21, 2024.

Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format):

1. Resume

2. Questionnaire (Included within the application)

• Question 1:  Please tell us why you are interested in a career with UCAR.

• Question 2:  Please describe how you will be the best candidate for the Maintenance Painter position and how your experience is relevant to the job description. 

• Question 3: Beyond demographics, please describe your experience and skills working with a diverse team of Facilities Maintenance trade professionals.

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.

Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

What You Will Do

Here is a brief outline of what one would expect to be responsible for in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Painter Duties

• Patching and painting commercial interior and exterior walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, equipment, features, and other ancillary items using: brush, roller, or spraying techniques.

• Mask and protect finished surfaces from wet paint and overspray as necessary.

• Match and apply smooth or textured finishes.

• Wet/Dry Sandblasting or power wash surface preparation as required.  

• Set up and take down scaffolding as required. 

• Operate personnel lifts and/or bosen chairs in hard-to-reach areas as required.

• Maintain paint and other finish standards using a software database.

• Maintain paint and finish supplies in multiple facility storage areas.

• Maintain all painting equipment in optimal working order.

• Maintain spray booth equipment and replace filters as needed. 

• Transport materials and supplies via company vehicle as needed

• Materials handling.

Minor Carpentry Duties 

• Drywall installation, finishing, and patching.

• Vinyl Composite flooring and cove base installation.

• Tenant finish, remodel, and blemish repair - floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, cabinetry.

• Minor office furniture installation and repairs - freestanding and modular.

• Remove and reinstall office furniture and accessories as needed to access areas requiring paint or other finishes.

• Materials handling.

Snow removal assistance - Seasonal

• Maintain availability for rotational on-call duty during snow events requiring snow removal  (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift work may apply).

• Operate and maintain snow removal equipment (Training provisioned by UCAR).

• Train and maintain safety certification for snowplows, snow blowers, sanders, skid loaders, sweepers, etc. (Training provisioned by UCAR).

• Shovel snow and spread de-icer.

• Materials handling.

Perform general administrative, safety, and housekeeping duties

• Participate in online or live attendance safety training and skills training.

• Participate in equipment operator training as needed.

• Record hours worked, work performed, materials used, problems found, in Facilities Operations Management application (Training provisioned by UCAR).

• Follow all UCAR policies and procedures.

• Maintain a safe, neat and orderly work area at all times.

• Maintain and safeguard all UCAR assigned tools and equipment.

Who We’d Love to Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education & Experience:

REQUIRED

• High School Graduate.

• A minimum of 2 years experience in the commercial painting trade.

• A minimum of 2 years experience in drywall finish and repair.

• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s license and a driving record compliant with UCAR’s liability insurance requirements.

DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain a CDL within four (4) months of hire date (if requested).

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required/Desired):

Benefits Overview 

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance,  UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site. 

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

Commitment to Job Application Fairness

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

Some Final Considerations

At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science  problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.