"Painter I or II"

Job Details

Painter I or II

Posting Number: SP005077P
Division/College: Auxiliary Services
Department: Campus Services
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:
The Painter I or II position works in Campus Services providing painting and building support to their assigned area. This role reports to Campus Services, the largest unit in Auxiliary Services, and works primarily in the residence halls and multi-use facilities (Idaho Student Union Building, ICCU Arena, PF1CU Kibbie Dome and others). This role is critical in ensuring all buildings in Campus Services looking their best and provide a welcoming environment for the students, staff, and community members who utilize our services.

Position Overview:

Painter I
This position maintains and improves facilities throughout campus by preparing and painting interior and exterior building components, furniture and floors.
This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:

• Patch, clean and prepare all wall surface types
• Prepare work site to protect surrounding surfaces
• Mud and tape sheetrock in new construction, repairs and renovations
• Match, mix, blend and apply paint and stain to a variety of surfaces
• Clean work site and remove debris, properly disposing of chemicals
• Remove broken glass and determine correct replacement glass based on building safety codes
• Remove and repair window screens and aluminum, wood and vinyl window frames
• Install replacement glass and specialty glass
• Order and maintain a varied glass inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Painter II
This position maintains and improves facilities throughout campus by independently performing journeyman-level preparation and painting of interior and exterior building components, furniture and floors.
This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:

• Patch, clean and prepare all wall surface types
• Determine appropriate application method for surfaces to be covered
• Match, mix, blend and apply paint and stain to a variety of surfaces
• Remove broken glass and determine correct replacement glass based on building safety codes
• Remove and repair window screens and aluminum, wood and vinyl window frames
• Install replacement glass and specialty glass
• Order and maintain a varied glass inventory
• Meet with customers to define job to be completed; determine the effect the work will have on building users and discuss strategies to avoid disruption
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Painter I

• Using paints and stains in various applications
• Preparing surfaces and applying painting products

Painter II

• Two years as a journeyman-level painter, including determining suitable paint and stain products to use in various applications; preparing and finishing drywall and plaster surfaces; and applying painting products
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications

Required Education:

Painter I and II

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Painter I and II

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Participate in a medical surveillance program and be fit-tested for respirator
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation

Additional Preferred:

Painter I

• Experience working professionally with:
  • Equipment, materials and techniques used to apply paint, stain, varnish and similar products using industry best practices
  • Using and maintaining tools and equipment associated with painting; mixing, matching and color coordinating paints and stains
• Certification as a Lead-based Paint Professional
• Knowledge of and experience performing glazier work

Painter II

• Certification as a Lead-based Paint Professional
• Knowledge of and experience performing glazier work

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Painter I and II Must be able to:

• Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Painter I $16.84 per hour or higher depending on experience. Painter II $19.37 per hour or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 11/05/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than November 19th.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49972
*The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.*