Temporary Painter

Temporary Painter

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Estimated Start Date: June 1, 2026.

Estimated End Date: August 28, 2026.

Hours Per Week: 40

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

This temporary summer position assists in performing all phases of interior and exterior painting on campus buildings, including preparation of surfaces, application of coatings, and maintenance of equipment.

Duties may include:

• Clean and prepare all surfaces before painting and perform any needed surface repairs.
• Prepare and repair surfaces via pressure washing, caulking, and patching.
• Apply appropriate primers, paints, sealers, and other finishes as needed.
• Safely operate scaffold, lifts, and swing stage equipment.
• Training will be provided as needed.
• The position is estimated to start on June 1, 2026, and ends on August 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience as a painter with an understanding for surface preparation and product application; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Ability to lift or otherwise move up to 50 pounds. Work at heights up to 150 feet.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: $24.75 per hour.

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home/requisition/3089?c=seattleu