Seasonal Painter

Executing all varieties of painting, related maintenance, renovations, and repair projects on campus. Uses high quality painting skills, works well with scheduling and other members of the Paint Shop. This is a seasonal/summer role.

• Communicate well with all customers and understand their needs.
• Operate all painting related equipment.
• Perform all painting related functions.
• Complete assigned work orders and PM (preventative maintenance) orders.
• Interact well with other painters, all Facility Services personnel, department heads, and residents of buildings where work is being performed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 0-3 years of residential and/or commercial painting experience.
• Ability to work with various types of paints and coatings associated with the trade.
• Pressure washer, paint sprayer, other equipment generally associated with the painting trade.

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to logically trouble‑shoot equipment problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in the context of the job.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and outside contacts.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal situations and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, on‑call and other non‑traditional schedules.

Bates College offers competitive salaries, access to the library and athletic facilities, and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace. This position may accrue leave in accordance with the Maine Earned Paid Leave law.

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff.

Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer,  or via email at glexow .