Campus Painter: Finishes, Repairs & Installations

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Dental and vision

Paid holidays

Tuition remission

Generous leave

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a Painting Specialist to join the Facilities team. The role focuses on preserving and enhancing campus facilities through painting, drywall repair, flooring installation, and decorative finishes, with impact across classrooms, offices, and common areas.

You will work with skilled colleagues to deliver quality workmanship, follow safety standards, and contribute to a mission-driven university environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a standard high school diploma or the equivalent, plus one year of painting experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, repairing, and finishing interior and exterior surfaces on plaster, drywall, concrete, wood, and other building materials.
• Applying paints, stains, sealants, coatings, and specialty finishes to protect and enhance university facilities.
• Patching, sanding, mudding, taping, texturing, and repairing walls and surfaces to ensure professional-quality results.
• Installing and repairing cabinets, countertops, wall coverings, shelving, whiteboards, decorative finishes, and other facility features.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of floor coverings, including carpet, tile, vinyl, laminate, wood, rubber, and composite materials.
• Operating specialized equipment such as airless sprayers, scaffolding, and motorized lifts to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Supporting campus maintenance efforts through additional work involving upholstery, signage, and related facility improvement projects.
• Promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement while maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Painting

Drywall repair

Texturing

Wood refinishing

Decorative finishes

Finish restoration

Flooring installation

Color matching

Coating application

Caulking

Sealing

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Job description

Utah Valley University is seeking a Painting Specialist to join the Facilities team. The role focuses on preserving and enhancing campus facilities through painting, drywall repair, flooring installation, and decorative finishes, with impact across classrooms, offices, and common areas.

You will work with skilled colleagues to deliver quality workmanship, follow safety standards, and contribute to a mission-driven university environment.