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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Maintenance Assistant, Painter

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large and diverse population and are highly ranked by Castle Connolly Medical among the top U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit CSEA Job Summary

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant, Painter. Maintenance Assistants (Painter) perform semiskilled work in preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint, varnish, and other finishes and stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture, and equipment. Illustrative Tasks

Prepares and applies protective and decorative coats of paint to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, guiderails, fences and similar surfaces Arranges, assembles, and erects scaffolds and ladders at the work site Places drop cloths over shrubbery, furniture or floors to avoid paint splattering Moves furniture and movable equipment from area to be painted Prepares surfaces for painting by washing with soap and water, using paint remover, blowtorch, wire brush, or chipping hammer to remove old paint, and by sanding surfaces Removes electrical wall plates prior to painting and replaces when the job is completed Fills cracks, crevices and holes with putty, plaster, or other materials Mixes paints following standard proportions to achieve desired color Paints surfaces usually not requiring fine finish, using brush, spray gun, paint roller, or mittens following instructions May install or replace window glass Cleans brushes and equipment with soap and water, turpentine, or other solvents Cleans work area of paint and dirt May Assist With Wall Coverings

Prepares and cleans surfaces to be covered Cuts wall covering to proper lengths Mixes paste, brushes on back of wall covering, and places and smooths strips on wall Required Qualifications

Non-competitive: 2 years of full-time experience in painting work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course in painting or an equivalent combination of experience and training When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated Preferred Qualifications

55 B/C Qualifications: Individuals eligible for the 55 B/C program will be considered. Provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response It is essential to indicate in the resume exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications; not doing so may result in disqualification Work Schedule

Variable days; 7:30am to 4:00pm (Full-Time) Salary

Salary Grade/Rank: SG-9 Salary Range: As per civil service guidelines; $42,641 - $52,413 base salary plus $4,000 location pay Equal Employment Opportunity

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu

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