Finishes Technician Senior

Date Revised: 07/23/2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Finishes Technician Senior

Job Category: Non-Exempt

PCLS: 60070

Salary Grade: E

Summary

Incumbents in the Finishes Technician series install, maintain, and repair a diverse array of floor coverings and/or apply paint to walls, ceilings, and furniture. Incumbents work as a member of a team to complete tasks.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Finishes Technician Senior is distinguished from the Finishes Technician Journeyman in that incumbents in the Senior level have the knowledge and experience to perform a broader range of assignments with less supervision.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Finishes Technician Senior reports to a Foreman. This classification trains and guides hourly and/or student employees.

Typical Functions

1. Installs, maintains, and repairs all types of floor coverings, including carpeting, rubber, vinyl, composite, tile, wood, laminate, urethane, etc.

2. Prepares basic layouts for all types of floor coverings.3. Measures and cuts covering materials according to blueprints and sketches.4. Prepares labor and materials estimates for small projects.5. Consults with customers to select the most appropriate flooring for their needs.6. Performs preventive maintenance on specialty floor coverings, such as urethane track floors and

rubber flooring.7. Completes building audits for assigned locations to evaluate the condition of floor covering and

identify any repairs that are required.8. Prepares surfaces before painting: removes nails, washes area, scrapes, sands, applies putty,

patches holes, applies mudding, tapes, etc.9. Mixes, blends, and matches paint to proper color and consistency using a computer program.10. Hangs wallpaper and applies other decorative finish elements.11. Operates equipment, such as spray equipment, striping machine, scaffolding, and motorized

lifts.12. Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site.13. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Finishes Technician Senior

Date Revised: 07/23/2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

14. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.15. Assists in work in other areas of the shop, including upholstery, and signage.16. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Skilled with various hand and power tools common to trade.2. Knowledge of different types of floor covering and installation and repair techniques.3. Knowledge of repair process for walls and surfaces.4. Ability to select and apply paint.5. Ability to mix and match paint colors.6. Knowledge of various types of painting and finishing materials and application techniques.7. Basic computer skills.8. Skilled in employing a myriad of floor covering methods and techniques.9. Ability to read and understand specifications from blueprints and schematic drawings.10. Ability to complete projects to specifications from blueprints and schematic drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of directly related work experience is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve

problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate

corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates

cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.

Finishes Technician Senior

Date Revised: 07/23/2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and doesn’t interrupt.

7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be

frustrated or threatening.

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

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2. Take initiative.3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.