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Title: Painter: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Under direct supervision from a supervisor who is responsible for the coordination of necessary work, the designation of the supervisor being dependent on the organizational structure in the operating unit, perform skilled work in the trade of painter.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$40.00/hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journey-level painter experience.
3. Must acquire, during probation, a valid Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Abatement Worker License (if required by the institution to be served).
4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Skill in the use of tools and equipment.
2. Capable of planning work and mixing paint colorants for a variety of paints.
3. Have the ability to harmonize colors and coordinate interior or exterior patterns on maintenance or construction work.
4. Must have proficient computer skills.
5. Must have a valid state issued driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
6. Must acquire, during probation, a valid Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Abatement Worker License (if required by the institution to be served).

Work Hours

To be determined upon hire

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to lift 100 pounds.
2. Ability to work at a maximum height of 300 ft.
3. Ability to speak clearly.
4. Visual acuity to distinguish color to mix and match paint, coverings, etc.
5. Ability to work in confined spaces.
6. Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel.
7. Work Environment - Incumbent works both indoors and outdoors, and is may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, loud noises and extreme temperatures.

Proposed Starting Date

Will vary based on openings (either extra help or permanent)

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

This job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for future permanent AND Extra Help openings. There may not be an actual opening at the time of application.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.

A final candidate (for a permanent position) must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be sent by fax, mailed or delivered to Human Resources by the deadline date indicated on the posting.

Fax: (309) 438-0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by Painters Local 209.

Extra Help:
Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits, including health
insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are
eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b).
Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that
working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.

Extra Help employees are paid prevailing rate per the trade. They may work full-time hours throughout their employment as Extra Help, however they are not to exceed 900 hours during each Extra Help appointment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.