Painter, Housing and Residence Life

Under general supervision, the painter performs work preparing and painting within buildings, equipment, furniture, and various other surfaces and performing related work as required.

• Removes and replaces damaged wall, ceiling, and trim materials
• Prepares materials to properly accept finishes
• Applies finishes with paint brushes, rollers, or spray applicators to buildings, equipment, furniture, and other surfaces
• Determines type and kind of materials needed, time allowance between coats, the number of coats required, and adequacy of surface preparation for areas to be painted
• Applies primer, sealer, and undercoats to office interiors and applies finish and/or protective coats to walls and ceilings
• Thins material to proper consistency and mixes/matches paints to surfaces being painted
• Safely operates ladders, lifts, and scaffolding when performing tasks at elevated heights
• Performs other general maintenance work as requested

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of painting
• Knowledge of paints, colors, and mixing of colors
• Knowledge of surface preparations, primers, sealers, undercoats and thinners
• Knowledge of the equipment used in painting
• Knowledge of the safety precautions to be used when working with the necessary equipment
• Ability to apply paint evenly, consistently, and efficiently
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees

 

The review of applications will begin June 9, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Minimum: Typically requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

Preferred:  Three or more years of relevant experience is preferred.