Painter II

About This Role

The Painter II works as part of a team to provide safe, well maintained, and appealing living and learning spaces. This role supports the delivery of high-quality finishes and renovations across a variety of facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
• Determines appropriate tools, equipment (colorant machine, paint shaker) and colorants and prepares paint for application.
• Performs interior and exterior prep work and application of paint
• Prepares and finishes drywall and plaster for application of finishing materials.
• Prepares surfaces including furniture, metal, wood, masonry and/or drywall for priming and spray painting. Applies primer and various custom finishes (poly mix, enamels, clear coats, etc.) using airless, conventional or HVLP spray equipment.
• Installs cabinets, back splashes, medicine cabinets, shower tub surrounds, and other fixtures.
• Prepares surfaces for and repairs masonry surfaces, ceramic and quarry tile. Applies epoxy floors.
• Plans and schedules spray finish activities.
• Cleans, repairs and properly stores tools and equipment to ensure security, safety, and easy access. Uses electronic work order system to acquire work requests and maintain records of work performed.
• May be assigned other duties including replacing and installing glass; serving as lead worker; assisting with project planning and material estimates.

About Us

Housing and Dining Services is a large, self-operated auxiliary department serving more than 5,000 students that call the K-State campus home. This "home away from home" meets more than the basic needs of students living with us — we provide affordable, safe and engaging accommodations and services for our residents, while finding unique ways to support them in their academic pursuits.
We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our residents, and that is reflected in our recent Princeton Review rankings. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.
YOU can help make our residents and guests feel welcome and comfortable!

Worksite Description

The duties of this position must be performed on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.
• Valid drivers license upon employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience at the journeyman level of painting
• High school graduate/GED
• Knowledge of painting trade techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in the trade and the ability to apply knowledge in practical applications
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret project from sketches, prints, and specifications
• Ability to train coordinate, schedule, estimate labor and material, and keep accurate records

Additional Role Information:

• Valid drivers license upon employment
• Certificates of pulmonary function test and physical examination is required for spray painting, asbestos removal and/or lead paint interim control/abatement within six months of employment and annually thereafter.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the on-line application.

Application Window

Applications close on: June 1, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.04 - $27.96 per hour