Painter: Creating POOL
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, General Labor, Construction Labor & Trades, Maintenance Worker
Title: Painter: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance
Campus
Location:
Normal, IL
Under direct supervision from a supervisor who is responsible for the coordination of necessary work, the designation of the supervisor being dependent on the organizational structure in the operating unit, perform skilled work in the trade of painter.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate$44.00 per hour
Required Qualifications- 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2. Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journey-level painter experience.
- 3. Must acquire, during probation, a valid Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Abatement Worker License (if required by the institution to be served).
- 4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
- 1. Skill in the use of tools and equipment.
- 2. Capable of planning work and mixing paint colorants for a variety of paints.
- 3. Have the ability to harmonize colors and coordinate interior or exterior patterns on maintenance or construction work.
- 4. Must have proficient computer skills.
- 5. Must have a valid state issued driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- 6. Must acquire, during probation, a valid Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Abatement Worker License (if required by the institution to be served).
To be determined upon hire
Functional Expectations- 1. Ability to lift 100 pounds.
- 2. Ability to work at a maximum height of 300 ft.
- 3. Ability to speak clearly.
- 4. Visual acuity to distinguish color to mix and match paint, coverings, etc.
- 5. Ability to work in confined spaces.
- 6. Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel.
- 7. Work Environment - Incumbent works both indoors and outdoors, and is may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, loud noises and extreme temperatures.
Will vary based on openings (either extra help or permanent)
Optional Applicant DocumentsCertification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note
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This job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for future permanent AND Extra Help openings. There may not be an actual opening at the time of application. Regardless of your interest in full-time or Extra Help employment, your complete application will be reviewed.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.
At the time of a permanent vacancy, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be faxed, mailed or delivered to Human Resources:
Fax: , Attn:
Colette Homan
Address:
Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL
Information Specific to Benefit Eligible Employees Only:
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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Employees are only paid for hours worked.
There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.
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