Painter - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

Job Title

Athletic Facilities Painter

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for painting, installing different wall coverings, sign making, and assist with basic maintenance upon request for all Athletic Facilities.

Responsibilities

Apply paint to multiple surfaces including but not limited to walls, floors, doors, windows, etc.

Repair minor cracks, holes and joints with caulk, plaster, or other fillers using the proper equipment.

Apply touchup techniques to multiple surfaces.

Apply different types of wall covering (wallpaper, vinyl, wall talker, photo tech, etc.)

Ensure that work surfaces are prepped/cleaned for proper application.

Fabricate or update simple and complex signage.

Ensure a clean and safe work environment during and completion of work.

Other general maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2+ years of commercial painted experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of painting application to different sub-straights.
• Ability to match different paint colors and techniques for the task at hand.
• Basic knowledge of wall covering installation. Skilled in applying finished products, i.e. caulk.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a positive manner.
• Ability to complete projects on time.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of wall covering installation.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability for critical thinking within the scope of work requested.

Work Location

• Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: 05
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Job Info

• Job Identification 7927
• Job Category Facilities Services
• Posting Date 04/30/2026, 06:02 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US