Construction Shop Painter

Job Summary

Performs paint, plaster, and drywall related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Performs general construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of campus facilities. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Serves as lead in absence of lead. Subject to callback and unscheduled work hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

• 35% Building and Construction Maintenance

  Performs a wide variety of paint, plaster, drywall, and other related duties involving the maintenance of buildings. Performs base and finish coat procedures of plaster. Performs plaster and dry wall repairs. Estimates and transports materials to and from job site. Performs spraying duties using equipment for paints, stains, lacquers and varnishes. Mixes and matches all types of paints and stains.

• 10% Training and Mentorship

  Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.

• 45% General Paint and Finishing

  Performs painting and general maintenance of interior and exterior of buildings. Refinishes and finishes interior and exterior furniture and cabinets. Performs general repairs on wallpaper. Finishes drywall. Finishes and refinishes furniture. Finishes plaster ceiling and walls.

• 10% Safety

  Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

KC40

Regular FTE Staff

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

Not responsible for supervising employees.

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 50%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: 70%
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 50%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 60%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 50%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 60%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 70%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 20%
• Stand for prolonged period: 80%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 50%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 60%
• Walk or move about: 80%

• Electrical hazards: 40%
• Chemical hazards: 40%
• Mechanical hazards: 50%
• Noise: 50%
• Wet and/or humid: 40%
• Exposure to dust/fumes: 50%
• Overnight travel: 10%
• Vibration: 40%
• Exposure to heat or cold: 20%
• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 30%
• Burn hazards: 30%
• Radiant hazards: 40%

Standard

Hours:

40

Expected Salary Range
$39,300 - $45,000
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Emergency Response - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is required to respond in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on call.

Seneca, SC

October 24, 2026