Painter

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePainterRequisition NumberRE52890Working TitleDepartment Name3CP26:Campus Maintenance CentralWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHSClick here for more information about equivalencies:Related Experience4 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNone.Physical RequirementsLifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standingor walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. May work at heightsabove four feet; in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; andon slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding. May beexposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremeswhile on job sites.Shift7:30 am - 4:15 pm; (Monday - Friday).Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may includesome nights(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Supervisor and Department Management, the Painterreceives and completes work orders while maintaining accurate records onmaterial and labor used; Detects needed repairs on buildings, grounds, andequipment by following established inspection procedures; Smoothes andprepares surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint; Fillsnail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers; Tapes, floats,finishes, and textures walls and ceilings; Removes graffiti from the interior andexterior of buildings; Repairs glass of building windows; Prepares all paintedsigns required by the Campus; Erects scaffolding or sets up ladder to performtasks above ground level; and Utilizes a computerized maintenancemanagement system (SAP) for work order processing. In addition, this positionpaints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and applies paintwith cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects; Stains, seals, andvarnishes wood surfaces; Performs maintenance roof coatings and repairs;Performs mold and paint removal; Operates tools and equipment according toestablished safety procedures; Performs preventive maintenance on tools andequipment and ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition; Followsestablished safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, includinglifting, climbing, etc.; Stores, handles and disposes of paint, stain, varnish, andother chemicals according to established procedures; Corrects unsafeconditions in work areas and reports any conditions that are not correctable tosupervisor immediately; and Ensures proper use of Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE).Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Windows/Office; KRONOS; and SAP.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceHigh School + 4-yearsDriveru2019s License u2014 PreferredDeadline to Apply02/08/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. Describe your work experience as it relates to this position.(Open Ended Question)2. Do you have experience operating painting equipment such as brush rollers, spray units, aerial lifts, scaffolding, etc?○ No○ Yes3. How many years of paid work experience do you have in painting?○ None○ More than 0, up through 1 year○ More than 1 year, up through 2 years○ More than 2 years, up through 5 years○ More than 5 years4. Describe what

Created: 2026-01-21