Able to interact successfully with the College community in a
service-oriented environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in standard surface preparation and
coating application methods and techniques, including the skill
necessary to meet specifications.
Knowledge of the use and maintenance of standard surface
preparation and painting tools and equipment.
Knowledge of chemicals to assist with removal of paints,
urethanes, varnish, rust, and other difficult conditions that need
in-depth preparation for finished product.
Knowledge of building up, shaping, and levelling surfaces with
appropriate compounds.
Knowledge of and requisite skill to obtain finely smoothed
surfaces.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work
independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment
and applying strong problem-solving skills.
Strong customer service skills and good communications skills;
ability to communicate work to be performed with college employees
and building occupants.
Computer skills including basic word processing, email,
spreadsheets, smartphones or tablets.
Ability to document and record issues and procedures.
Ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights
and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically
difficult and/or strenuous conditions.
Knowledge of safety regulations applicable to the use of
ladders, ropes, harnesses, and scaffolds.
Willingness to work overtime when required.
Must have successfully completed the following training prior to
performing work to which the training relates:
- Driver Safety
- OSHA 10 Hour class
- Hazard Communication
- Respirator (including fit and physical?)
- Asbestos Awareness
- EPA RRP Lead Training
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work at heights, including on aerial lift/scissor
platforms.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3323
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jason Bergeron, Director of Maintenance Services
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal
law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,
or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome
from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and
successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which
may include a criminal background check, reference checks,
verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of
any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications,
with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction
will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.
Background check information will be used in a confidential,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal
law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road
vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this
job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE
FIRST WEEK OF POSTING . AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION
HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY . OPEN TO UNION
MEMBERS ONLY FROM
8/24/2026 THROUGH
8/31/2026.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of
tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited
in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated
or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details,
please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86965
Key Accountabilities
Description
Responsibilities
- Inspects smaller and routine sites to determine procedure,
material, tools and methodology needed. Inspects/audits completed
work to confirm that work order requirements and expectations are
met.
- Requests work orders, advises supervisor of materials/services
required for repairs.
- May supervise crew in small scale or routine projects.
- 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, glosses
specialty paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, & shellacs.
Thins, stirs and mixes coating materials according to specific
directions and needs. Matches, tints, tones and blends coating
materials.Prepares products per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Uses mechanical mixer for volume blending.
- Applies products using appropriate brushes, rollers, spray, or
other appropriate method.
- Applies products using spray equipment to apply paints in the
spray booth.
- Applies special finish appearances such as simulating wood
grain, marble, brick, tile, etc.
- Meets specifications regarding match, texture, decoration,
thickness, and level, on wall surfaces, architectural woodwork, and
furniture.
- Assures the coating finish meets surface protection
requirements.
- 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.
Percentage Of Time
Description
Learning from senior technicians
Learns from Painter III via working with and understanding
procedures:
- For example, receives clear and concise instructions from
senior technicians; learns via constructive input from coworkers
performing work.
- While performing maintenance and repair work, learns the
procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
- Develops skills by observing and assisting peers and Painter
III in performing response, problem diagnosis and repair.
Percentage Of Time
Description
Mentorship
- Works with and mentors Building Repair Technician I and Painter
I on painting projects, explaining the procedures being performed
and the reasoning behind those actions. When qualified, allows the
tech to perform the work under supervision.
Percentage Of Time
Description
Working Conditions
- Works from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, aerial lifts.
- Work requires bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and
working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.
- Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects
weighing up to 80lbs.
- Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and in areas that are
dirty, or smoky and where fumes are present.
- Is exposed to cuts and bruises and more serious injuries while
working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
- Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as
aprons or overalls, gloves, and goggles.
Percentage Of Time
Description
Working Environment
- Laboratory settings
- Commercial kitchen settings
- Mechanical/electric rooms
- Ladders/staging
- Roofs
- Private offices/public spaces
- Student residential housing
Percentage Of Time
Description
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a
desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people
feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard,
and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who
receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the
same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness
through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training,
including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness,
Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and
Respect).
- Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of
improving culture and inclusion across the division.
Percentage Of Time
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural
awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with
others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name
below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn
feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert
notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- HigherEdMilitary
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn’s Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer,
please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
