Painter

Painter

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide three professional references in the application form.

Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police) background check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) background check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01167

Classification Title Painter

Working Title Painter

Employee Group Staff

Bargaining Unit AFSCME

Location Main Campus

Department Zone 4

Pay Rate $40,685

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Cleans, patches, and prepares a variety of surfaces, such as buildings, walls, structures, furniture, and machinery.

Prepares surfaces by dissolving, stripping, scraping, burning, brushing, and sanding them using heat guns, sandpaper, sandblasters, scrapers, chemical paint solvents, and vacuum sanders.

Performs patching repairs to surfaces using spackle, plaster, caulk, putty, and other appropriate materials.

Applies a variety of products, to include water- or oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, primers, epoxies, shellacs, urethanes, glazes, and related products to interior and exterior surfaces.

Applies materials using a variety of tools and equipment, such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, spraying booths, and line painters.

Measures surface areas and recommends the kind, quantity, and quality of paint and other materials to be used. Cuts to size, aligns, and applies wallpaper, canvas, and other wall coverings. Researches the use and application of new products and identifies coatings appropriate for unique surfaces.

Selects or mixes products to produce desired color, gloss, or surface effect; and maintains product documentation in tracking systems.

Cleans surfaces with chemicals, caustic removers, and other specialty cleaners.

Tapes, spackles, sands, and finishes drywall. Prepares and paints curbs and parking areas.

Hauls and erects ladders and scaffolding when working at heights.

Demonstrates and provides instruction to other trades and maintenance employees on painting-related tasks.

Follows Safety Data Sheets for the proper application and disposal of products.

Complies with safety standards for work assignments, including protecting surrounding areas and surfaces from paint splatter and wearing personal protective equipment.

An employee in this job participates in the performance of other trades’ tasks consistent with operational and organizational requirements.

Operates motor vehicles and maintains valid and current PA drivers license. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of the methods, materials, hazards, safety precautions, and practices of the painting trade.

Knowledge of the care and use of tools essential to the painting trade. Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

Ability to measure and calculate square footage for estimating necessary materials.

Ability to communicate effectively orally. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (commonwealth title);

or

Three years of experience in the painting trade;

or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Successful performance in an interview and passing a criminal background check also required.

Must be capable of passing a fit test for a respirator.

Must have a valid driver’s license to operate state vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with electrostatic painting; experience with institutional painting, including working in a campus environment; and experience working with diverse populations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 05/10/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

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Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide three professional references in the application form.

Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police) background check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) background check, and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.