Facilities Technician II; In-House Painter - OFMD

Scheduled Hours

40

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.

OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.

As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The In‑House Painter is responsible for performing a wide range of painting and finishing tasks to maintain and enhance the appearance and durability of university facilities. This includes applying various coatings such as latex, oil‑based primers, epoxy, stains, and varnishes using brush, roller, and spray techniques, as well as stenciling and window film applications. The role involves repairing drywall, plaster, and floor surfaces, ensuring high‑quality finishes that meet established standards.

• Applies latex, water‑based pre‑catalyzed, and oil‑based primer paints; 2‑part epoxy; oil‑based stain, and quick‑dry varnish.
• Uses ladders, scaffolding, and proper lifting techniques; brushes, rollers, spray applications, stenciling, and window film. Occasional touch‑up of office furniture. Staining and finishing to match existing wall color.
• Repaints damage to drywall, plaster, and ceilings; caulking; paints and epoxy‑s for floor surfaces; ensuring wall finishes meet an acceptable standard.
• Works with University Faculty and Staff to recommend paints, finishes, and colors based on customer needs.
• Provides accurate estimates based on labor and materials.
• Responds to off‑hour/weekend/holiday emergency pages/phone calls for assigned areas.
• Communicates project timeline to customers, ensuring minimal work interruptions to daily operations.
• Utilizes work order software, email, and other Office programs to manage workload and communicate with customers.
• Follows through on completed work to verify that proper facility conditions are restored, customer needs have been met, and task or job status is documented daily.
• Keeps Facilities Engineering Supervisors informed about facility conditions, issues, and needs.
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Support Staff.
• Documents completion of work orders; records time and material spent on the project; provides cost estimate for projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Normal office environment
• Stockroom or warehouse
• High noise environment
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Requires extensive safety training
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Exposure to animals
• Alternative work schedule (on‑call, shifts, evenings, weekends)

• Typically bending, crouching, and stooping
• Typically standing or walking
• Frequent lifting (25 lbs. or more)
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (< 25 lbs.)
• Occasional lifting (25‑50 lbs.)

• Office equipment
• Simple hand tools

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: General Maintenance…