Journeyman Painter for Campus Finishing & Maintenance

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a skilled Painter to join the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M). You will perform journeyperson painting across renovation and maintenance projects, ensuring high-quality finishes and compliance with safety standards on campus facilities.

The role supports UW–Madison’s mission by maintaining spaces for students, staff, faculty, and guests, with a 7:00am–3:30pm schedule and occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship or verifiable 6,240 hours of related experience.
• Ability to work in (small/large) teams.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers.
• Effective verbal and written digital communication (email, phone, and text).
• Ability to work independently.
• Drivers License Required - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wall surfaces to remove/install various types of wall coverings.
• Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations.
• Prepares and levels dry wall.
• Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations.
• Responsible for lead abatement activity to include the disposal of lead based materials according to federal and state regulations.
• Interprets blueprints and drawings to assess and determine specifications and calculate the materials and equipment required.
• Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs.
• Completes skilled painting work, color matching, and mixing according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes.
• Apply paint using various types of spray equipment, including maintenance of equipment to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Teamwork

Customer communication

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship or 6,240 hours of related experience

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a skilled Painter to join the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M). You will perform journeyperson painting across renovation and maintenance projects, ensuring high-quality finishes and compliance with safety standards on campus facilities.

The role supports UW–Madison’s mission by maintaining spaces for students, staff, faculty, and guests, with a 7:00am–3:30pm schedule and occasional evenings/weekends.