Painter

Job Title
Painter

Requisition Number
RE54327

Working Title

Department Name
3CP26:Campus Maintenance Central

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
40

Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. May work at heights above four feet; in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while on job sites.

Shift

7:30am – 4:15pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include
some nights(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor and Department Management, the Painter:

• Receives and completes work orders while maintaining accurate records on material and labor used
• Detects needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures
• Smooths and prepares surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers
• Tapes, floats, finishes, and textures walls and ceilings
• Removes graffiti from the interior and exterior of buildings
• Repairs glass of building windows
• Prepares all painted signs required by the Campus
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladder to perform tasks above ground level
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for work order processing.

In addition, this position:

• Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects
• Stains, seals, and varnishes wood surfaces
• Performs maintenance roof coatings and repairs
• Performs mold and paint removal
• Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Stores, handles, and disposes of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work areas and reports any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately
• Ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; KRONOS; SAP

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

High School + 4-years
Driver’s License — Preferred

Deadline to Apply
05/21/2026

Our University Community

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