Painter - Facilities and Maintenance

Job Summary:

A leading university starts with leading facilities. We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Painter within our growing facilities and maintenance department. The primary function of this position is to perform journey level painting on the interiors and exteriors of campus buildings. Finishing and refinishing of office furniture, equipment and floors.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $54,204 (minimum) up to $62,868, where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Journey level standing as a painter as attested by: 1. Completion of recognized apprenticeship or 2. Full journey-level status in Painter’s Union or 3. Four years of experience in State service as full-time helper to a journey-level Painter
• Four years or more of full time experience with the ability to complete projects without supervision will suffice for the journey level standing
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and ability to perform effectively in a customer service based maintenance operation.
• Experience in preparing unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of safe work practices
• Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor

Job Duties:

The primary duties required for this position include:

1. Perform journey level painting on the interiors and exteriors of residence halls, and apartments. Prepare surfaces for painting or finishing by scraping, washing, sanding, sand blasting and chemical etching. Tint and blend colors for all types of paints, stains, and specialty coatings. Apply primers, sealers, and finish coatings by brush, roller and spray methods to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structures, machinery and piping etc. Finish and refinish woodwork, cabinets, and floors.
2. Perform work in all types of locations including high work on the exteriors of buildings, mechanical rooms, confined spaces, ceiling areas and crawl spaces etc.
3. Arrive at job site with the proper tools, materials and equipment necessary to perform the tasks required to complete the job as assigned.
4. Responsible in keeping all tools and equipment in good working condition, to include vehicle, hand and specialty tools.
5. Keep all job sites uncluttered and safe. Clean work area at the end of every day and the completion of job.
6. Install, work from, and remove scaffolding, ladders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts. Comply with all applicable safety policies, rules, and standards.
7. Complete all projects in a timely manner consistent with the expectations set at the start of the job. If anything should arise that would impact the time schedule supervision should be made aware.
8. Record accurate daily documentation of time and materials in both the AIM and StarRez work order systems. Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and protocols where applicable.
9. Represent the shop, department, and University in a professional manner during all interactions with the campus community (students, staff and other trades).
10. Communicate with shop and department supervision effectively relating to shop and department needs and other items of interest.

Additional Duties

1. Assist in organization of materials and shop equipment. Assist with shop clean up, and participate with efforts to keep the shop neat, organized and in an orderly fashion.
2. Participate in shop meetings with input on operational issues that may enhance the performance of the shop and department.
3. Perform related duties as directed

Percent of Time: 100

Conditions of Employment:

Successful candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-placement physical.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/05/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-2025-2027_2024-12-02.pdf

Salary Information:

Posting Date: 04/30/2026
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 5/14/2026
Screening to Begin: 5/7/26

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.