Journeyman Painter for Campus Facilities

University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 87,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction is seeking a Painter (Temporary) for the Seattle campus. The role involves journey-level painting, surface preparation, finishing, and coordination with campus partners. The position runs Monday–Friday, 6:55 a.m.

to 3:25 p.m., is based at the Health Science Building, and is not eligible for telework. It is a temporary assignment up to one year. Responsibilities include surface prep, coatings application, equipment operation, and coordination with

Qualifications

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a painter; OR full journey status as a painter in a union; OR four years of applicable work experience.
May require valid State of Washington driver’s license.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for painting and finishing, including repairs to plaster, sheetrock, metal, wood, and masonry.
Move work areas, protect surfaces, and tape baseboards and glass as needed.
Mix, apply primers, paints, epoxies, and coatings using appropriate tools.
Finish woodwork and apply texture materials to walls and ceilings.
Operate and maintain painting tools and equipment; install scaffolding and ladders as required.
Develop cost estimates and communicate project status to supervision.
Ensure safety and compliance with UW policies, including PPE and SDS requirements.