Maintenance Painter

Position Overview

Location:

Duluth Campus (in‑person).

Work Schedule:

40 hours a week, Monday‑Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

• Paint interior and exterior portions of buildings and other structures: pipes, screens, doors, metal door frames, walls, ceiling fixtures, floors, and walks.
• Apply paints and finishes through brushing, rolling, spraying, and other methods.
• Paint enamel equipment such as trucks and other vehicles.
• Mix and match paints and stains.
• Decorate and stencil interior rooms; hang wallpaper, vinyl wall covering, and borders. Wash walls and ceilings, remove wallpaper, sand and scrape surfaces, and putty defects preparatory to hanging wallpaper and painting.
• Tape, sand, and prepare sheetrock for painting.
• Finish/refinish furniture and office equipment, cabinets, counters, tables, and desks: sand, stain, fill, seal, and varnish.
• Perform graining and glazing.
• Erect scaffolds for painting interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Perform preventative maintenance work as directed.
• Complete work accurately and timely. Keep supervisor informed of potential problems and delays.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior to all customers, co‑workers, and other members of the campus community.
• Represent Facilities Management and the University in a positive way by maintaining a professional and neat appearance.
• Follow safety procedures and policies in everyday work and use protective equipment as required.

• Perform basic computer tasks.
• Maintain required work/break hours in Kronos payroll system.
• Participate in team meetings and decisions within the work unit.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

• Lifting and Carrying:
  Moving and carrying heavy paint cans, ladders, and other equipment.
• Climbing:
  Climbing ladders or scaffolding to reach elevated surfaces.
• Heights:
  Use of scissor and boom lifts to perform work at various elevations.
• Bending and Stooping:
  Performing tasks close to the ground or on lower surfaces.
• Repetitive Motions:
  Engaging in repetitive motions while painting, such as brushing or rolling.
• Standing for Prolonged Periods:
  Remaining on feet for extended periods during painting projects.

• Dust and Particles:
  Potential exposure to dust and airborne particles, especially during surface preparation.
• Ventilation:
  Working in areas with proper ventilation to reduce inhalation of fumes.
• Temperature Variations:
  Working in different temperatures, including both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Noise Levels:
  Exposure to moderate to high levels of noise, especially when using power tools.
• Weather Conditions:
  Working outdoors, commercial painters may be exposed to different weather conditions such as rain, heat, or cold.

Required Qualifications:

• Journeyman painter knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and materials of painting and decorating trades.
• Most situations resolved using standard procedures and established guidelines.
• Works under general supervision; progress and outcomes are frequently reviewed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training in Painting.

Pay Range: $26.87 per hour (depending on education, qualifications, experience).

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment.

Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.