Maintenance Technician II, Painter

About the role

The Facilities and Business Operations Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician II focused on paint care. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the campus, ensuring a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, providing services, and responding to requests from customers and staff. At this level, the position requires intermediate painting skills and a solid understanding of building systems maintenance. Additionally, you will be expected to assume on-call responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting and maintenance tasks for university buildings and equipment following university standards and safety guidelines.
• Apply paints, varnishes, stains, urethanes, enamels, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, and related tools.
• Prepare surfaces by removing old finishes, filling cracks and holes, and ensuring proper surface conditions before painting.
• Mix and match paint colors, including custom color matching for aged, discontinued, or faded finishes.
• Complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner, including documenting labor hours, materials used, and work performed.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, sanitation, or repair concerns to supervisors.
• Assist central shops, contractors, campus departments, and university events with support and maintenance needs.
• Maintain inventory control, equipment security, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in required safety training and collaborate with other Facilities Operations teams as needed.
• Provide support during personnel shortages, emergencies, and other assigned maintenance duties.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades and 3 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance or a related field, with a focus on painting and building systems maintenance.
• Experience with interior and exterior painting, including knowledge of surface preparation for proper paint adhesion, and paint application techniques.
• Proven expertise in applying a wide range of paints, coatings, and finishes using various tools and equipment.
• Ability to mix and match colors, including working with discontinued or aged paint.
• Proficiency in carpentry to complete minor repairs to surfaces prior to painting and perform other preparations to include cleaning, scraping, sanding, and patching imperfections on walls, ceilings, doors, and trim.
• Familiarity with using spray equipment, rollers, brushes, and other necessary painting tools.
• Knowledge of building systems maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or other general trades.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency with using standard office software applications to include Microsoft Office, work order systems (e.g., Integrated Work Management System) and utilize telecommunication devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing priorities and emergency situations effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ensuring accurate record-keeping, inventory management, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with various campus departments and teams to address facility needs and ensure smooth operations.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and within differing climates and at different elevations.
• Health Assessment Required:
• UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
• Special Instructions to the Applicants:
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.64 to $22.00. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• This position is eligible for 5% Shift Differential Pay of the pay range minimum.
• Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
• May be required to participate in respiratory, medical examination and training in use of respirators.
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Additional Information

Facilities and Business Operations: The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience. Please visit us at: https://fs.ucf.edu/ or Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities

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