"Painter"

Job Details

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Posting Number: STA00720PO25

Job Family: Skilled Trades

Job Function: Painting

USC Market Title: Painter

Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133900

Job Level: T2 - Technical Support

Business Title (Internal Title): Painter

Campus: Columbia

Work County: Richland

College/Division: Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

State Pay Band: 5

Approved Starting Salary: $41,258

Advertised Salary Range: $41,258 - $61,887

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Trades/Maintenance

About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

Advertised Job Summary:

Painter

• Do you have experience in painting and surface preparation techniques?
• Are you knowledgeable of the tools, materials, and methods used in painting and finishing?
• Are you able to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately?
• Can you demonstrate strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards?
• Are you familiar with the codes and standards applicable to painting and finishing work?

Position Summary: The Painter will assist the supervisor with the selection, preparation, and application of paint and decorative finishes on a variety of surfaces within residence halls, including plaster, wood, sheetrock, and metal. Working under both general and direct supervision, this position ensures that all work is completed in compliance with federal, state, city, and county codes, as well as current and future guidelines established by USC and the Department of Housing. Responsibilities include performing necessary surface preparation such as stripping, sanding, and repairing prior to applying paint and finishes. This position is designated as essential personnel and requires availability during inclement or hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting and finishing, including stripping, sanding, repairing, and cleaning as needed.
• Apply paint, stains, and other decorative finishes in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with federal, state, city, and county codes, as well as USC and Housing Department standards and guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and properly handle materials, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure timely and high-quality project completion.
• Serve as essential personnel during inclement or hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of trade school or a formal apprenticeship program in addition to 2 year commercial/residential maintenance experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of commercial/residential maintenance practices. Knowledge of painting techniques.

Job Duties:

• Using brush, roller, spray and other means of application, will apply protective and decorative coating to various surfaces within Housing residence halls. Surfaces may include but are not necessarily limited to plaster, wood, sheet rock and metal. Mixes, matches and applies all types of paint, shellac, varnish, enamel and stain. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 50)
• Follows Work Management Procedures. Utilizes prioritized work orders to complete daily tasks. Ensures that necessary information is completed to close out work orders when work has been completed. Leaves door hangers for all work performed. Assemble necessary tools to complete a job. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 20)
• Prepares and applies patching, plaster, caulking and other compounds as needed. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 15)
• Maintains work area/s, tools and equipment in a safe and secure manner. Requisitions needed materials as outlined in USC and Department of Housing guidelines. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 10)
• Other duties as assigned. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on-call rotation. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 5)

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No

Hazardous weather category: Essential

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 08/28/2025

Job Close Date: 10/13/2025

Open Until Filled: No