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USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our six unifying values in Integrity, Excellence, Well-Being, Open Communication, Accountability, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

USC Housing, a division of USC Auxiliary Services, hosts more than 9,000 students, athletes, faculty, and staff throughout the year in over 50 properties on and off campus. Housing meets the challenge of inviting students into our Trojan family by making them feel comfortable, safe and welcome. We boast top-notch amenities including comprehensive recycling programs, simplified online repair requests, and more. Serving our students’ wellbeing is the reason that we are here and we share the same vision and excellence that they do.

We are seeking a General Painter to join our rapidly growing team.

The Opportunity:

The General Painter will have the opportunity to paint, refinish, and decorate our numerous locations around campus. Each of our locations is different and will require that you are creative and attentive to detail. Our team is a diligent, dedicated, and seasoned group of professionals that take pride in maintaining the beauty of the Trojan campuses. We need you to bring expertise and a positive, friendly demeanor to enhance our supportive work environment!

The Accountabilities:

• Perform standard paint, furniture refinishing, and decorating tasks. Work from blueprints, specifications, and plans.

• Perform plaster repair and other related types of repairs.

• Finish drywall (taping).

• Estimate materials required for specific job components.

• Match colors.

• Maintain clean job site throughout duration and clean up job site following work completion.

• Maintain safe working conditions for self and others. Store and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment.

• Prepare reports and/or maintenance records, as needed.

• Respond to on-call emergencies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Qualifiers:

• Education: High School Diploma

• Experience: 2 years.

• • Experience performing standard trade-related procedures.

  • General knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.

  • Experience in matching colors.

  • Familiar with city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other requirements for workplace safety.

  • Familiar with painting and gas codes.

  • Must have valid CA driver’s license and meet the requirements of the USC Vehicle/Driver Requirements Policy (https://policy.usc.edu/vehicle-driver-requirements/)

What We Prefer:

• Specialized or technical training.

The Trojan Family Rewards:

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit http://benefits.usc.edu.

This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!

As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.

USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!

FIGHT ON!

The hourly rate for this position is $20.57. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.