Painter (Maintenance Technician - Painter)

Job Description

Job Description

Painter (Maintenance Technician - Painter)

Salt Lake City Public Library 210 East 400 South

Salary: $28.44/hour - Depending on experience
Posted: 7/17/2026
Closes: Open until filled with preference given to candidates who apply by 7/24/2026
FLSA Status: Full-time/ Non-Exempt
Reports to: Rob Tischner, Facilities Maintenance and Fleet Manager

About the Library

The City Library builds foundations for equity, connection and limitless possibility. We are active in our community and collaborate to address needs and realize aspirations. We connect people to information, resources, experiences, and each other. Our work sustains a vibrant Salt Lake City. Guided by a deep understanding of the aspirations, needs, and motivations of our customers, The City Library takes a human-centered approach to designing and delivering meaningful services, collections, resources, spaces, programs and events to all members of the community. 

Library staff are highly engaged, purpose-driven, people-centered, and express a high level of satisfaction with their work. The City Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

Click here to learn more about what makes The City Library a great place to work and why Salt Lake City is a great place to call home.

About the Position

The Painter performs a variety of advanced technical and skilled duties including drywall patching/repair, carpentry repair/staining and prepping/painting for 9 library locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working relationships. Fosters good working relationships with diverse people including staff, patrons, volunteers and vendors.
  Accepts assignments from supervisor, manager or other Library staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepares painting surface. Prepares painting surface by cleaning, removes any paint or other covering, fills holes with appropriate material, repairs or replaces damaged drywall, and smooths surface by sanding or scraping.
• Prepares painting area. Removes or covers any fixtures (switch and outlet covers, pictures), spreads drop cloths on floor and or furniture, and covers surfaces, such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Paints area. Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
  Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray guns, or paint rollers. May be required to simulate wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.
• Works above ground level. Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders when required to perform tasks above ground level.
• Cleans work area. Cleans work area at the end of work day and upon job completion. Removes drop cloths, tape and coverings from the paint site. Cleans any residual dust or paint drops/spills from the work area.
• Restores work site. Replaces covers and fixtures (switch and outlet covers, pictures, or other wall hangings).
• Restores and paints wood finishes. Fixes,  replaces, restores interior and exterior trim pieces. Applies varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and/or protect interior or exterior surfaces, timings and fixtures of buildings.
• Work orders. Determines materials needed to complete assigned work orders.   Purchases materials and supplies needed.
• Vendor management: Participates in the negotiations of vendor contracts and assigned services and monitors contract performance. Works with vendors to resolve any issues.
• Emergency Response. Will be placed on an emergency call list.  May be required to respond to 24-hour emergencies and perform emergency building or equipment repair.
• Ensure safe vehicle operation. Keeps the vehicle clean inside and out.  Drives vehicle in a safe manner at all times, always wearing a seat belt, and obeying all traffic rules.
• Other duties. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three to five years experience in patching and finishing drywall, surface preparation and commercial painting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Utah driver license and a clean driving record.
• Must be available to work occasional nights and/or weekends and before or after Library hours.
• Experience in working with vendors or other suppliers on large jobs.
• General knowledge of building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, facility repair.
• Knowledge of regulations governed by state and federal building codes, health codes, safety codes, fire codes, ADA, OSHA, etc.; and safety procedures and regulations.
  Working knowledge of computerized mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform routine record keeping functions; exercise initiative and independent judgment and to react resourcefully under varying conditions; plan and schedule work priorities effectively; read and interpret building plans and specifications; communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, vendors, contractors and the public.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 90 lbs.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language and/or other non-English language skills.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Subject to repetitive movement; standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting of objects.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 90 lbs, and push/pull up to 300 lbs.
• Must have good hand mobility and coordination.
• Subject to intermittent periods of inclement weather when working outside.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week. Early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required. May require being on-call.

Other Information

• Completion of criminal background check will be required if the candidate is over eighteen (18) years of age.
• The City Library participates in the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Employment is contingent upon confirmation of your employment eligibility through the E-verify system.
• The City Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

Compensation

• Starting Range Grade 16, Step 1 – $28.44/hour - Depending on experience.

• This is a full time position and includes excellent benefits such as paid vacation, health and life insurance, and Utah State retirement benefits.

How to Apply

• Apply on our website:
• Position is open until filled with preference given to candidates who apply by July 24