Painter I

Job Details

Posting date: 06/08/2026

Position Title: Painter I

Hiring Range Minimum: $30.91

Hiring Range Maximum: $30.91

Union Type: SEIU

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st shift. Overtime requirements as operations require

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Position Purpose: Under supervision from the Building Repair Shop Supervisor and senior technicians, the Painter I completes quality painting projects requiring attention to appearance, function and durability. Develops painting skills and techniques to prepare and coat interior and exterior walls, ceilings and other surfaces of the College’s buildings and structures. Works as a crew member on large scale projects or with a senior technician on smaller routine projects. The Painter I is an entry level position with a specified level of skill and proficiency in the execution of painting duties.

Responsibilities

• Working with senior technicians, responds to work orders.
• Communicates directly and respectfully with building occupants, who may be inconvenienced or affected by scheduled work.
• Prepares the surfaces for new finish, removing old finishes when necessary.
• Prepares new work plugging holes, cleaning, final sanding.
• Repairs surfaces using putty, plaster, joint compound, or other appropriate material.
• Selects pre-mixed paints/stains including enamels, specialty paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, & shellacs.
• Prepares products per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Applies products using brushes, rollers, spray, or other appropriate method.
• Cleans brushes, rollers, spray equipment, and other equipment; safely disposes of used paints and rags.
• Protects surrounding areas.
• Uses ladders, scaffold, &/or platform as appropriate in a safe manner.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Ability to follow oral & written instructions and to work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem-solving skills.