Facilities Painter & Light Maintenance Tech

Proviso Township High Schools; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking a full-time custodian and painter to maintain interior and exterior surfaces across school facilities. The role emphasizes preparation, painting finishes, and minor maintenance tasks within classrooms, offices, and common areas.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and proven painting experience in educational or institutional settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a painter in commercial, educational, or institutional settings.
• Knowledge of painting materials, techniques, surface preparation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and support facilities operations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, scraping, cleaning, and priming walls, ceilings, doors, and trim.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, or other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Perform touch-ups and maintenance painting to ensure uniform color and finish.
• Match paint colors and mix paints accurately to achieve consistent results.
• Remove old paint, wallpaper, or graffiti as needed.
• Protect surrounding areas during painting projects to prevent spills or damage.
• Maintain all painting tools and equipment in clean, safe, and working condition.
• Assist with minor repairs such as patching walls, replacing hardware, or basic carpentry.
• Support event setups, furniture moving, and other general maintenance tasks.
• Report major facility or safety issues to the building lead promptly.
• Maintain organized storage of paints, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

Skills

Painter experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking a full-time custodian and painter to maintain interior and exterior surfaces across school facilities. The role emphasizes preparation, painting finishes, and minor maintenance tasks within classrooms, offices, and common areas.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and proven painting experience in educational or institutional settings.