Painting Specialist - Facilities
Salary: $44,341.00 - $52,166.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706537
Closing: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel
Position Announcement
Join UVU's Facilities
Team as a
Painter
Put your craftsmanship to work at a university that's shaping the
future. As a Painter at Utah Valley University, you'll play an
important role in maintaining the appearance, functionality, and
safety of a vibrant campus that serves thousands of students,
faculty, staff, and visitors each day.
This is more than a painting position. You'll use your skills to
preserve and enhance university facilities through a wide variety
of projects, including painting, drywall repair, flooring
installation, decorative finishes, wood refinishing, and general
building maintenance. Your work will leave a visible, lasting
impact on the spaces where students learn, employees work, and the
campus community thrives.
As a member of UVU's Facilities team, you'll collaborate with
talented professionals who are committed to excellence, safety, and
service. Every project offers an opportunity to solve problems,
demonstrate your expertise, and take pride in seeing the results of
your work firsthand. If you enjoy hands-on work, value quality
craftsmanship, and want to contribute to a mission-driven
organization, we invite you to build your career at UVU.
Why Work at UVU?
At Utah Valley University,
we invest in our employees by offering a
comprehensive benefits package that
supports your health, financial well-being, professional growth,
and work-life balance.
- Medical network and plan options with low employee
premiums
- Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's
High-Deductible Health Plan
Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e.
Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
Dental and vision plan options
Incentivized wellness program
Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment
(AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution
of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day
of full-time employment)
Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit
hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents
(spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff
only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity
and parental leave
Summary of Responsibilities
- Preparing, repairing, and finishing interior and exterior
surfaces on plaster, drywall, concrete, wood, and other building
materials.
- Applying paints, stains, sealants, coatings, and specialty
finishes to protect and enhance university facilities.
- Patching, sanding, mudding, taping, texturing, and repairing
walls and surfaces to ensure professional-quality results.
- Installing and repairing cabinets, countertops, wall coverings,
shelving, whiteboards, decorative finishes, and other facility
features.
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of floor
coverings, including carpet, tile, vinyl, laminate, wood, rubber,
and composite materials.
- Operating specialized equipment such as airless sprayers,
scaffolding, and motorized lifts to complete projects safely and
efficiently.
- Supporting campus maintenance efforts through additional work
involving upholstery, signage, and related facility improvement
projects.
- Promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous
improvement while maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Graduated with a standard high school diploma or the
equivalent, plus one (1) year of painting experience.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Graduated with a standard high school diploma or the
equivalent, plus three (3) to five (5) years of painting
experience.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of painting systems, coatings, stains, sealers, and
finishing materials, including proper application methods and
surface preparation techniques.
- Knowledge of building maintenance practices, construction
materials, and industry standards related to painting and finishing
trades.
- Knowledge of drywall, plaster, wood, concrete, and other
surface repair techniques.
- Knowledge of flooring materials, installation methods, and
repair procedures for carpet, tile, vinyl, laminate, wood, and
other floor coverings.
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, building codes, and
standard trade practices.
Skills
- Skill in painting, drywall repair, texturing, wood refinishing,
decorative finishes, and general building maintenance.
- Skill in preparing, repairing, and finishing interior and
exterior building surfaces to professional standards.
- Skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing floor and wall
covering systems.
- Skill in the safe operation of painting equipment, hand tools,
power tools, lifts, and related maintenance equipment.
- Skill in color matching, coating application, caulking,
sealing, and finish restoration.
- Skill in evaluating project requirements, selecting appropriate
materials, and determining effective repair solutions.
- Basic computer proficiency and effective customer service
skills.
Abilities
- Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and
work orders to complete projects accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to safely use tools, equipment, scaffolding, and
elevated work platforms required for painting and maintenance
activities.
- Ability to match, restore, and apply coatings that maintain the
appearance and integrity of existing surfaces.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects,
and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Ability to follow, enforce, and promote workplace safety
standards and best practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while
providing excellent service to the campus community.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5460587/painting-specialist-facilities
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