Painter II

position details

posting date: 02/23/2026
closing date: open until filled
position number: 1129264
position title: painter ii
hiring range: $32.35 – $32.35
union type: seiu
seiu level: m
flsa status: non-exempt
employment category: regular full time
scheduled months per year: 12
scheduled hours per week: 40
schedule: monday-friday, 7.30am-4.00pm; saturday/sunday off
location: hanover, nh
remote work eligibility: onsite only
term position: no

under minimal supervision or working independently, the painter ii completes quality painting projects requiring attention to appearance, function and durability. Works as a lead member of a crew assigned to small scale and/or routine projects, works independently, or with peers. Prepares surfaces for new coating materials, mixing coating materials according to specifications, applies coating materials to a variety of surfaces where appearance as well as surface protection are important, and is responsible for the care and maintenance of the tools and equipment employed in the painter’s trade.

The painter ii is an intermediate level position with skill and proficiency in the execution of painting duties.

high school plus 3+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• minimum three to five years of commercial/institutional painting experience.
• must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the dartmouth college driver safety and motor vehicle policy.
• able to interact successfully with the college community in a service-oriented environment.
• demonstrated proficiency in standard surface preparation and coating application methods and techniques, including the skill necessary to meet specifications.
• knowledge of the use and maintenance of standard surface preparation and painting tools and equipment.
• knowledge of chemicals to assist with removal of paints, urethanes, varnish, rust, and other difficult conditions that need in-depth preparation for finished product.
• knowledge of building up, shaping, and levelling surfaces with appropriate compounds.
• knowledge of and requisite skill to obtain finely smoothed surfaces.
• ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem-solving skills.
• strong customer service skills and good communication skills; ability to communicate work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
• computer skills including basic word processing, email, spreadsheets, smartphones or tablets.
• ability to document and record issues and procedures.
• ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult and/or strenuous conditions.
• knowledge of safety regulations applicable to the use of ladders, ropes, harnesses, and scaffolds.
• willingness to work overtime when required.

• driver safety
• osha 10 hour class
• hazard communication
• respirator (including fit and physical)
• asbestos awareness
• epa rrp lead training

• ability to work at heights, including on aerial lift/scissor platforms.

campus services hr
phone:
cover letter & title: jason bergeron, director of maintenance services

dartmouth college is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to dartmouth college. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

union positions are available to seiu union members only during the first week of posting. After one week of posting, if the position has not been filled internally, it is open to the general public and other members of the dartmouth community. Open to union members only from 2/23/2026 through 2/27/2026.

• inspects smaller and routine sites to determine procedure, material, tools and methodology needed.
• inspects/audits completed work to confirm that work order requirements and expectations are met.
• requests work orders, advises supervisor of materials/services required for repairs.
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