"Facilities Technician II (In-House Painter) - OFMD"

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’s mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.

OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.

As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

The In-House Painter is responsible for performing a wide range of painting and finishing tasks to maintain and enhance the appearance and durability of university facilities. This includes applying various coatings such as latex, oil-based primers, epoxy, stains, and varnishes using brush, roller, and spray techniques, as well as stenciling and window film applications. The role involves repairing drywall, plaster, and floor surfaces, ensuring high-quality finishes that meet established standards.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Applies latex, water-based pre-catalyzed, and oil-based primer paints; 2-part epoxy; oil-based stain, and quick-dry varnish.
• Painting Skills: Safely uses ladders, scaffolding, and proper lifting techniques; brushes, rollers, spray applications, stenciling, and window film. Occasional touch-up of office furniture. Staining and finishing to match the existing wall color.
• Repairs: Damage to drywall, plaster, and ceilings; caulking; painted and epoxied floor surfaces; ensuring wall finishes are completed to an acceptable standard.
• Works with University Faculty and Staff to provide recommendations on paints, finishes, and colors based on customer needs.
• Provides accurate estimates based on labor and materials.
• Responds to off-hour/weekend/holiday emergency pages/phone call-ins for assigned areas.
• Communicates project timeline to customers, ensuring minimal work interruptions to daily operations.
• Utilizes work order software, email, and other Office programs to manage workload and communicate with customers.
• Follows through on completed work to verify that proper facility conditions are restored, customer needs have been met, and task or job status is documented daily.
• Keeps Facilities Engineering Supervisors informed about facility conditions, issues, and needs.
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Support Staff.
• Documentation: Completion of work orders; identification of time and material spent on the project; provision of time and material cost estimate for projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Stockroom or warehouse
• High noise environment
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Requires extensive safety training
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Exposure to animals
• Alternative work schedule as a regular part of the job (on-call, shifts, evenings, weekends)

Physical Effort

• Typically bending, crouching, and stooping
• Typically standing or walking
• Frequent lifting (25 lbs. or more)
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (< 25lbs.)
• Occasional lifting (25 - 50 lbs.)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Simple hand tools

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: General Maintenance Or Skilled Trade Function (2 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of professional painting experience, preferably in a medical, research, or higher education setting.
• Proficient with taping compounds and level 3 finish work.
• Scissor or Aerial lift card.
• Technical painting and preparation skills.
• Critical safety and compliance knowledge.
• Operational and logistical skills.

Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Lifting Equipment, Mechanical Apptitude, Organizational Commitment, Paint Finishing, Paint Prep, Professional Integrity, ServiceNow Platform, Strive for Excellence, Taping, Teamwork, Workday Software

Grade

G08-H

Salary Range

$21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly