"Painter"

Job Details

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title: Facility Maintenance Tech - Bldg Trades

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Class: 17422

Position Overview

Position Summary:

WSSU is seeking an experienced Painter to join the Facilities Maintenance team. Join the Ramily! If you are looking for a position where you can grow, this could be the job for you! There are plenty of opportunities for cross-training and promotion! The Painter will report to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. This position performs painting work for all campus buildings: academic, administrative, and residential. Employees must work ‘on call’ during the appointed dates and times when requested. This also includes callback work if needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying paint neatly and efficiently to interior and exterior surfaces, such as walls, windows, and doors of campus buildings as assigned
• Utilizing premixed paints, paintbrushes, paint rollers, and paint sprayers to apply paint, finish, or sealant for painting maintenance requests
• Sanding and priming furniture prior to applying paint, finish, or sealant
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment such as paintbrushes, paint rollers, paint sprayers, drop cloths, and ladders, and notifying supervisors when painting supplies are running low
• Providing excellent customer service, communicating professionally and courteously with fellow employees, students, and visitors
• Following up with customers once maintenance work is finished to ensure customer satisfaction and take corrective action as necessary
• Coordinating with other structural maintenance teams to ensure that all work orders are satisfied in a timely manner
• Maintaining records of repairs and maintenance performed
• Monitoring painting requests in the work order system, TeamDynamix, and prioritizing work based on need and time allotted.
• Adhering to safety procedures at all times and employing protective equipment when necessary to ensure a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The primary function of Facilities Management is to ensure the safety and comfort of all faculty, staff and students. Facilities maintain the buildings to ensure the functionality, comfort, cleanliness and safety of our buildings.

Position Information

Position Number: 211213

Competency Level: Contributing

Working Position Title: Painter

Building and Room No.: 1600 Lowery Street

Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Appointment Type: Permanent Full-Time

FTE: 1

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: All - Emergency and Pandemic on site

Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback: Yes

Minimum Experience/Education: High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

• High School Diploma
• Three years of experience in corrective work of structural trades.

Required License or Certification: Valid NC Driver’s license

Valid US Driver's License: Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required: No

Physical Required: No

Posting Details

Posting Number: SPA01011P

Internal Posting Only: No

Time Limited Position: No

Salary: $36,467 - $68,232

Open Date: 11/12/2025

Close Date: 12/03/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions Summary:

• A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
• If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
• Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
• Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
• Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
• If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Competency: Knowledge - Technical (60%)

• Apply paint neatly and efficiently to interior and exterior surfaces, such as walls, windows, and doors of campus buildings as assigned
• Utilize premixed paints, paintbrushes, paint rollers, and paint sprayers to apply paint, finish, or sealant to fulfill painting and repair maintenance requests
• Coordinate with facilities team members when repairing furniture; sand and prime furniture surfaces prior to applying paint, finish, or sealant
• Clean and maintain equipment such as paintbrushes, paint rollers, paint sprayers, drop cloths, and ladders
• Repair equipment as necessary and notify supervisors when painting supplies are running low

Competency: Client/Customer Service (20%)

• Prioritize customer service, communicating professionally and courteously with fellow employees, students, and visitors
• Follow up with customers once maintenance work is finished and ensure customer satisfaction
• Respond to customer issues and take corrective action as necessary

Competency: Coordination - Work (20%)

• Communicate professionally and consistently with facilities colleagues. Coordination of work is imperative to success.
• Monitor painting requests in the work order system, TeamDynamix.
• Prioritize work based on need and time allotted.
• Coordinate with other structural maintenance teams to ensure that all work orders are satisfied in a timely manner.

Applicant Document Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: References List