Painter II

position details

position information

posting date

08/24/2026

open until filled

yes

position number

1129264

position title

painter ii

hiring range minimum

$33.48

hiring range maximum

$33.48

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

schedule: monday-friday, 7.30am-4.00pm; saturday/sunday off

location of position

hanover, nh

remote work eligibility?

onsite only

is this a term position?

no

if yes, length of term in months.

n/a

is this a grant funded position?

no

position purpose

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.

required qualifications - education and yrs exp

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

required qualifications - skills, knowledge and abilities

• 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 communications 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.

must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

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

preferred qualifications

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

department contact for recruitment inquiries

campus services hr

department contact phone number

department contact for cover letter and title

jason bergeron, director of maintenance services

equal opportunity employer

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.

background check

employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal…