Painter

Grand Canyon University (GCU), located in Phoenix, Arizona, is an accredited private Christian university.

• Perform skilled painting work, including the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintenance of building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment.
• Inspect work sites to determine materials, tools, and methods needed; follow plans, layouts, sketches, and color schemes.
• Mix and match pigments, stains, and varnishes to achieve the required color, tint, and texture.
• Assemble, build, and install scaffolding and related equipment as required by the scope of work.
• Use paint brushes, rollers, sprayers, sandpaper, steel wool, wire brushes, and other painting tools.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, power sanding, using porta‑sanders, and applying appropriate fillers such as putty or plaster.
• Apply paints, stains, varnishes, enamel, or lacquer, and recommend additional personnel or contractors to meet completion targets.
• Protect university property by removing or covering furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and by erecting safe scaffolding.
• Restore work sites by removing scaffolding, cleaning masking materials, and returning furniture and equipment to their original locations.
• Perform preventive maintenance of tools and equipment, spot‑check condition, oil moving parts, and service as specified.
• Provide technical assistance in selecting new or replacement shop tools and equipment.
• Comply with federal, state, and university regulations concerning environmental protection, safety, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Contribute to an accident‑free environment by using protective equipment, following safety precautions, and reporting unsafe activity.
• Support overall Facilities Maintenance success by performing other essential duties as assigned.

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• Physical strength to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds independently; push and pull equipment, climb stairs, and walk long distances.
• Ability to read drawings, space plans, or blueprints with good spatial recognition.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work cohesively with team partners.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions and occupational hazards, and willingness to follow safety guidelines.
• Good customer service orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently, follow instructions, and adapt to changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Reliable, dependable, and self‑motivated.
• Must pass background checks.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum one year of successful experience in the painting trade.

Completion of a painting vocational/technical program or a recognized apprenticeship in the painting trade is preferred.

40‑hour work week; overtime may be requested as needed.

The position requires passing a background check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment screening activities.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.