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Salary: $32.47 Hourly Location : On Campus Job Type: Civil Service Job Number: Department: Various Campus Departments Opening Date: 12/11/2023 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA:: Non-Exempt Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA Description Employees at this level perform skilled work in the trade of painting. They work under direct supervision from a designated supervisor. This listing does not represent an actual vacancy; rather open recruitment allows interested persons to submit materials for future vacancies within this classification. Examples of Duties Employees in this title typically - reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor(s) to determine work requirements; mixes/color matches paints, stains, varnishes, and/or enamels in order to produce the desired color; prepares interior and/or exterior surfaces to be painted; as necessary for interior projects, performs tasks such as removing furniture and wall hangings, covering floors and fixtures, washing surfaces, and preparing surfaces for painting or covering; as necessary for interior projects, performs tasks such as removing foreign objects (vines, nests, etc.), cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting or covering; erects/breaks-down scaffolding, sets up ladders, and/or operates a motorized lift; tapes and finishes new or existing drywall projects; applies paint, shellac, varnish, enamel, stain, sealer, or other protective coatings to prepared surfaces using a brush, spray, roller, cloth, or other means necessary to ensure adequate coverage; finishes/refinishes wood surfaces (i.e. wood trim, doors, shelves, cabinets, or floors) with stain, urethane, or lacquers; lays-out, paints, and finishes gymnasium floors and/or bleachers; applies wall and/or ceiling finishes (i.e. stucco, spray texture, faux finishes, stenciling, etc.) and/or wall coverings (i.e. wallpaper, vinyl, etc.) to surfaces; performs glasswork; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; is responsible for sign making including repairing signs, preparing surfaces, painting/lettering/ stenciling, sealing, etc.; strips, refinishes, or repaints furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc.; assists in the training and/or supervision of new employees; performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journey-level painter experience. As required by the position to be filled, current license/certification consistent with vehicles, machinery, and equipment that is routinely used in the general occupational area. i i Dependent upon institutional need, incumbents may be required to obtain job-related certification or license, such as a valid Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Abatement Worker License. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations may be afforded to applicants/employees. Supplemental Information Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application: 1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment. 2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience. 3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application. 4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). 5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing. 6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from . 7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people. SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration. University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program. 01 Describe your specific work experience in mixing/color matching paints, stains, varnishes, and/or enamels in order to produce the desired color. 02 Describe your specific work experience preparing interior surfaces for painting; applying paint, shellac, varnish, enamel, stain, sealer, or other protective coatings to prepared surfaces using a brush, spray, roller, cloth, or other means necessary to ensure adequate coverage. 03 Describe your specific work experience erecting/breaking down scaffolding, setting up ladders, and/or operating motorized lifts. 04 Describe your specific work experience finishing/refinishing wood surfaces with stain, urethane, or lacquers; applying wall and/or ceiling finishes and/or wall coverings to surfaces. Required Question