Journeyman Painter (Temporary) - Interiors & Exteriors

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington’s Facilities Maintenance & Construction department in Seattle seeks a Painter (Temporary) to perform journey-level painting, surface preparation, finishing, and refinishing across campus facilities. This full-time, day-shift role is based at the Health Science Building and is not eligible for telework.

Under supervision, you will prepare surfaces, mix and apply primers and coatings, operate painting equipment, and support project estimating and execution while

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a painter or equivalent journey status.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Experience with surface prep, painting, and finishing work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, and cleaning prior to painting.
• Apply primers, sealers, paints, and coatings using brushes, rollers, or sprayers.
• Operate sandblasters, power washers, paint sprayers, and related equipment.
• Ensure safety standards and coordinate with campus partners on projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Painter apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Washington’s Facilities Maintenance & Construction department in Seattle seeks a Painter (Temporary) to perform journey-level painting, surface preparation, finishing, and refinishing across campus facilities. This full-time, day-shift role is based at the Health Science Building and is not eligible for telework.

Under supervision, you will prepare surfaces, mix and apply primers and coatings, operate painting equipment, and support project estimating and execution while